St Leonard's Church, Wigginton
St Leonard's Church, Wigginton | |
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![]() St Leonard's Church, Wigginton | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Church of England |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
Year consecrated | 1777 |
Location | |
Location | Wigginton, Staffordshire, England |
Geographic coordinates | 52°39′31″N 1°41′33″W / 52.658602°N 1.692363°W |
Architecture | |
Type | Church |
Completed | 1777 |
St Leonard's Church, Wigginton is the parish church[1] of Wigginton in the Lichfield district of Staffordshire, England. It is located on Main Road in the village centre.[2] It is dedicated to Saint Leonard.
History
The church was built in 1777 on the site of an earlier chapel. The church was later extended between 1830 and 1861.[3]
In February 1964, the church was given Grade II listed status by Historic England.[4]
Present day
The church continues to serve as one of three parish churches in the Wigginton and Hopwas parish.[5]
References
- ^ "Records of Wigginton, St. Leonard (Church of England)". www.staffordshirehistory.org.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ ""The Story of St. Leonard's Church, Wigginton"". www.staffordshirehistory.org.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "St. Leonards Church Parish of Wigginton B79 9DT". www.wigginton-stleonard-stjames.org.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Church of St Leonard, Wigginton and Hopwas - 1038802 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Wigginton Parish + Spital Chapel of St James Tamworth". www.wigginton-stleonard-stjames.org.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.