St Leonards Church
The church is thought to originate from the 12th century. It was partly demolished and substantially rebuilt in 1857, only the 16th century tower being retained. Today the church has a chancel with north vestry, a nave with north aisle and south porch, and a west tower. (A more substantive history can be found at British History Online and The National Monuments Record
Major repairs to the church roof and church yard were completed in May 2008. The cost for the works was £133000, of which £87000 was funded by a grant from English Heritage, the balance being found by the PCC and the Friends of St Leonard's which was set up in 2003.
This organisation was inaugurated to look after the fabric of the church and has grown and encompasses many in the parish who come only occasionally to St. Leonard’s but who value its contribution to a community which otherwise has only the Village Hall as a meeting place.
The church today with a Church of England congregation, is affiliated to the Prayer Book Society and uses the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
A listing of monthly services with readings is published in the Pitcombe News which you can read by clicking here.
The current Sunday Service and notices can be found in "News in the Pews." by clicking Here.
Though Services at present follow a pattern, it is better to check whether any changes have been made.
1st Sundays in the month - Morning Prayer at 9.30am
2nd and 4th Sundays - Holy Communion at 11.00am
3rd Sundays - Either Morning Prayer or Holy Communion at 9.30am., rotating with Lamyatt and Wyke Champflower.
5th Sundays - Evening Prayer at 6.30., also rotating with Lamyatt and Wyke Champflower
The church is open for visitors on Saturdays from April to October from 10.00am to 4.00pm. At other times a key can be obtained from one of the Churchwardens: Charles Brook (Hadspen Farm. (01963 351492) or Philip Pidsley The Station House, Cole. (01749 813842)
St Leonards Church
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