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
Contact Details
Hanna Good 07825 318060
