St John the Baptist

Buckminster, Leicestershire

Address

St John the Baptist
Buckminster
Leicestershire
NG33 5RT

This is an important and well cared for Grade I church, a fine example from the Early English period, C14 and C15, with chancel, nave, aisles, south porch, chantry chapel, and lofty tower/spire with clock and 6 bells, 3 of which are C17. 

The grant will help fund a project to replace the roof above the organ loft and repair damage to the organ caused by water ingress through the roof.  

  • Church of England

  • Partnership Grant, £2,500, 2017

  • Our Partnership Grants funded a range of repair projects, recommended by County Church Trusts, to help keep churches open.

  • Partnership Grant, £2,500, 2012

  • Our Partnership Grants funded a range of repair projects, recommended by County Church Trusts, to help keep churches open.

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