St Michael & All Saints, Loddington
St Michael's & All Saints church sits above a sloping field some distance to the south of the quiet village of Loddington, one of the more remote and rural of churches reached by walking some distance across the field and along a tree-lined track before the ironstone building is revealed in its beautifully enclosed and leafy churchyard. It would be easy to miss from the road, hidden away behind the dense foliage, and there is little opportunity to park nearby. Regardless the church continues to hold worship despite its isolated setting.
The building is largely of 14th-15th century date and after the warm tones of its caramel-brown exterior the light whitewashed interior comes as a bit of a surprise. The building has been restored though retains some features of antiquarian interest such as the fragments of old glass in the chancel.
Loddington church used to be kept locked outside of services but appears to be open more regularly these days. We met a local gentleman here on arrival who was doing a great job of keeping the churchyard in good order.
www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk/loddington-church-st-mic...
St Michael & All Saints, Loddington
St Michael's & All Saints church sits above a sloping field some distance to the south of the quiet village of Loddington, one of the more remote and rural of churches reached by walking some distance across the field and along a tree-lined track before the ironstone building is revealed in its beautifully enclosed and leafy churchyard. It would be easy to miss from the road, hidden away behind the dense foliage, and there is little opportunity to park nearby. Regardless the church continues to hold worship despite its isolated setting.
The building is largely of 14th-15th century date and after the warm tones of its caramel-brown exterior the light whitewashed interior comes as a bit of a surprise. The building has been restored though retains some features of antiquarian interest such as the fragments of old glass in the chancel.
Loddington church used to be kept locked outside of services but appears to be open more regularly these days. We met a local gentleman here on arrival who was doing a great job of keeping the churchyard in good order.
www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk/loddington-church-st-mic...