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All Saints Church, Billesley is a Grade I listed church in Warwickshire. Read about its history and architecture, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About All Saints Church, Billesley
All Saints Church stands in the small village of Billesley, Warwickshire, a few miles from Stratford-upon-Avon.
The building has 11th-century origins, though the present structure largely dates from a 17th-century rebuild.
It is a redundant church, no longer used for regular parish worship, and carries a Grade I listing.
The Churches Conservation Trust cares for the building and keeps it open for visitors.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of All Saints Church, Billesley
The church was declared redundant in 1978 and passed into the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, a charity that looks after historic churches across England no longer needed for regular worship. Its Grade I listing places it among a small proportion of English churches recognised as being of exceptional national importance. The building has 11th-century origins, with the present structure largely rebuilt in 1692. The north aisle was demolished by 1428. Billesley itself has remained a small rural parish throughout its history, situated near its larger neighbour, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Architecture of All Saints Church, Billesley
The church has 11th-century origins with 12th-century work evident in the fabric. The current building was largely rebuilt in 1692. Like many small rural parish churches, the surviving structure reflects different building phases rather than a single architectural scheme.
Facilities
Plan your visit to All Saints Church, Billesley
Nearest station: Wilmcote Rail Station (1.6 miles)
Open daily during daylight hours; check with Churches Conservation Trust or Billesley Manor Hotel reception for access details.
Places to visit near All Saints Church, Billesley
Charlecote Park
View Charlecote Park on heritage mapMiddle Littleton Tithe Barn
View Middle Littleton Tithe Barn on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of All Saints Church, Billesley there are 2 historic properties, including 2 historic houses, across Historic Houses and National Trust sites.
Within 10 miles of All Saints Church, Billesley there are 10 historic properties, including 6 historic houses and 2 historic buildings, across National Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of All Saints Church, Billesley there are 45 historic properties, including 21 historic houses, 9 churchs and 5 historic buildings, across National Trust, Historic Houses and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Stay nearby
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A Grade I listed parish church with 11th-century roots near Stratford-upon-Avon, now preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust rather than in regular parish use.
- Type
- church
- Location
- Warwickshire, England
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