St Edward King & Martyr
Castle Donington, Leicestershire
Dating from the 13th and 14th centuries, the church commands a large open space surrounded by pretty Georgian houses and as befitting this large village is quite large.
The church was built in the 1830s. With its box pews and tall pulpit the church is a noteworthy example of early Victorian architecture. The boarded timber king post roof dates from 1901. The chancel has boards displaying the ten commandments either side of the altar, and a stained glass window depicting Abraham, Moses and Aaron, installed in 1852.
There are many wall memorials of Shardlow residents. Wall paintings of decorative crosses date from the late 1800s. The church tower at the west end houses six bells cast in 1836, and the Victorian clock mechanism. The organ dates from 1868.
The peaceful graveyard, being developed as a haven for wildlife, supports an interesting mix of trees and wildflowers. The gate and railings are separately Grade II listed.