Photographs of Butleigh, Somerset - St Leonard's Church
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St Leonard's Church, Butleigh

Butleigh, St Leonard's Church


St Leonard, Butleigh is dwarfed by its neighbours - to the west, The Court, a neo-Tudor building now four appartments, and a tree - probably a pine of some sorts but I am no expert! 14th century, cruciform, with a central tower (vaulted inside). It has been extended twice by J C Buckler to the north - the aisle with windows under their own gables, and another full transeptal bay. He restored the rest and all but rebuilt the chancel. Original however is the impressive six-light west window which incorporated the west doorway.

(Commentary provided by Phil Draper)
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