St Peter
Knossington, Leicestershire
Opening times
We keep the church locked but access is readily available by phoning the number of the churchwarden as visitors are welcome.
Address
Washdyke Road
Owston
Leicestershire
LE15 8DH
Owston church dates back to 1170 when it was build as an Augustinian Priory linked to the historic nearby Launde Abbey. It had a series of fishponds to provide a regular supply of fish for the community who lived in the adjacent cloisters. During the Reformation the chancel and cloisters were demolished but the main structure was allowed to remain as a parish church. It is thought that in the adjacent field there may have been a garden of Gethsemane.
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Captivating architecture
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Enchanting atmosphere
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Fascinating churchyard
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Spectacular stained glass
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Accessible toilets nearby
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Car park at church
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Dog friendly
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Level access throughout
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Walkers & cyclists welcome
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We have an Evensong on the 1st Sunday of the month and a Holy Communion on the 3rd Sunday as well as special services to celebrate the conclusion of lambing in the spring and the conclusion of harvest in September as well as a carol service before Christmas.
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Church of England
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Foundation Grant, £3,000, 2022
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Our Foundation Grants fund urgent maintenance work and small repairs to help keep churches open.