St. Leonard's Churchyard
Lexden, Colchester Borough, Essex, England
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Lexden, Colchester Borough, Essex CO3 4BL EnglandCoordinates: 51.88958, 0.86338 - Cemetery ID:
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The present church of St Leonard's, stands in the heart of the old village, and was built in the Gothic style, and was consecrated in 1821. It replaced a smaller medieval building which stood on the same site. All that is left from the old church is a large memorial by the South door, and a 14th century bell. There are records of Rectors of Lexden dating back to 1300. During the 19th century, Lexden was changing from a small village to a fashionable suburb of Colchester: and the new church was part of this development. The squat chancel proved too small for late Victorian tastes in worship. The present, rather grand chancel was built in 1893, together with the Lady Chapel and organ chamber.
The present church of St Leonard's, stands in the heart of the old village, and was built in the Gothic style, and was consecrated in 1821. It replaced a smaller medieval building which stood on the same site. All that is left from the old church is a large memorial by the South door, and a 14th century bell. There are records of Rectors of Lexden dating back to 1300. During the 19th century, Lexden was changing from a small village to a fashionable suburb of Colchester: and the new church was part of this development. The squat chancel proved too small for late Victorian tastes in worship. The present, rather grand chancel was built in 1893, together with the Lady Chapel and organ chamber.
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- Added: 14 Dec 2012
- Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2476966
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