St Leonard's Church, Sutton Veny, Wiltshire
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Photo: The CCT -
Photo: The CCT -
c.Tim Rubidge -
c.Tim Rubidge
- Overview
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- What's nearby
An atmospheric partial ruin
Old St Leonard's was abandoned in the 1860s when a new church was built.
It is now partially ruined and only the chancel (previously used as a mortuary chapel) still has its roof.
The chancel contains some interesting artefacts including benefaction boards, a bier, font, bell and many elegant memorials on the walls.
A free online audio guide to the church is availble here.
St Leonard's Old church features in our Wiltshire Medieval Grafitti Tour on Google Earth
St Leonard's costs £2473 a year to maintain. Please contribute towards this cost by text donating:
To donate £5, text SUV to 70970
To donate £10, text SUV to 70191
3D model of St Leonard's Church
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Access information
From a track at the end of Duck street, entrance is through a swing cattle-proof gate over the grass churchyard (no path).
Entrance to the church is through the ruined nave to the west door on the chancel. There is a single step to the chancel from the grass-covered nave.
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Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a small number have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
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Directions
3 miles south east of Warminster, off B3095
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Warminster (3 miles)
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History & Further Information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church 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.
Wiltshire County Guide
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Wiltshire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
A free online audio guide to the church is availble here.
St Leonard's Old church features in our Wiltshire Medieval Grafitti Tour on Google Earth
3D model of St Leonard's Old Church
Sutton Veny 8km circular walk
Download a free walking guide for a delightful 8km route, taking in St Leonard's Old Church.
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Conservation and Regeneration
St Leonard's costs £2473 a year to maintain. Please contribute towards this cost by text donating:
To donate £5, text SUV to 70970
To donate £10, text SUV to 70191 -
Community information
Sutton Veny Church Plan January 2023.pdf
Click here to download a copy of the Church Plan which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church. This is a working document that will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!
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