St Leonard's Church, Wigginton

St Leonard's Church, Wigginton
St Leonard's Church, Wigginton
Religion
AffiliationChurch of England
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusActive
Year consecrated1777
Location
LocationWigginton, Staffordshire, England
Geographic coordinates52°39′31″N 1°41′33″W / 52.658602°N 1.692363°W / 52.658602; -1.692363
Architecture
TypeChurch
Completed1777

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

  1. ^ "Records of Wigginton, St. Leonard (Church of England)". www.staffordshirehistory.org.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  2. ^ ""The Story of St. Leonard's Church, Wigginton"". www.staffordshirehistory.org.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  3. ^ "St. Leonards Church Parish of Wigginton B79 9DT". www.wigginton-stleonard-stjames.org.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Church of St Leonard, Wigginton and Hopwas - 1038802 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Wigginton Parish + Spital Chapel of St James Tamworth". www.wigginton-stleonard-stjames.org.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.