Church of St Edward King and Martyr, Clapgun Street, Castle Donington - North West Leicestershire

An early C13 parish church, with aisles widened C14. Restored in 1876-77 by William Smith of the Adelphi, London. The church was subject to heritage crime in 2019. Repairs have been undertaken to address this. The roof to the base of the tower spire is cracked and allowing water in. Rainwater goods are defective and drainage requires attention. The interior is suffering from low level damp.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST EDWARD KING AND MARTYR

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1361370

Local Planning Authority:

North West Leicestershire

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Edward King and Martyr

Street Name:

Clapgun Street

County:

Leicestershire

District / Borough:

North West Leicestershire

Parish:

Castle Donington

Parliamentary Constituency:

North West Leicestershire

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade II*, CA