Church of St Leonard, Southminster
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Church of St Leonard, Southminster
Image: © Julian P Guffogg Taken: 16 Sep 2012
Grade II* listed The church consists of nave, chancel, south chapel, north transept, western tower and north porch with parvise. Nave & Tower were originally 12th C. but raised in 16th C. There are 8 bells. There is a Norman south door from 1150 with a scratch dial. Inside there are 15th C. Poppy head pew ends, and an organ by Norman & Beard. The church was enlarged in 1819 by Rev. Alexander Scott, chaplain on HMS Victory. The church also contains various relics belonging to Admiral Nelson.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.661948
Longitude
0.830214