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- Burley, Rutland (Holy Cross Church)
This elegant Medieval church sits next to the great Baroque stately home of Burley-on-the-Hill built in the 1690s, but the church itself dates from four centuries earlier.
It was largely rebuilt by JL Pearson in 1868-70 but evidence of the Medieval building remains, notably in the tower, the arcades and the fine 15th-century font.
The church contains a beautiful 18th-century memorial to Lady Charlotte Finch, who was a governess to George III’s children and also the inventor of the wooden jigsaw!
There is also a notable clock by Joseph Knibb.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
1 mile north east of Oakham, off B668. Brown sign indicates church within private grounds of Burley-on-the-Hill Mansion House. Access is by public footpath only. Some parking is available around the green opposite the entrance to Church Road.
Nearest railway station: Oakham (1.6 miles). Buses: Rutland Flyer 2: Melton Mowbray-Cottesmore-Oakham Service (at Melton Mowbray stops at St Marys Way, Stand 4; in Oakham stops at at John Street; in Burley, stops at Burley Crossroads). Bus runs Mon-Sat, not Suns or public holidays.
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Church of St Michael & All Angels, Edmondthorpe, Leicestershire
A Medieval church with a battlemented tower
Church of St Mary Magdelene, Stapleford, Leicestershire
A tasteful church with fabulous family tombs
Barnsdale Gardens
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Lyddington Bede House
English Heritage property
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Derbyshire, Liecestershire, Nottinghamshire & Rutland County Guide (PDF, 4.5mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Derbyshire, Liecestershire, Nottinghamshire & Rutland . Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Church of St Michael & All Angels, Edmondthorpe, Leicestershire A Medieval church with a battlemented tower Main Street, Edmondthorpe, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2JU
See church page
Church of St Mary Magdelene, Stapleford, Leicestershire A tasteful church with fabulous family tombs Stapleford Park, Stapleford, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EF
See church page
Withcote Chapel, Withcote, Leicestershire A stunning Tudor chapel with windows fit for a king Oakham Road, Withcote, Oakham, Leicestershire, LE15 8DP
See church page
Kirby Hall Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/kirby-hall
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Rutland churches are in CCT’s North region.
Discover Rutland Tourism Guide
Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society
Rutland Historic Churches Preservation Trust
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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