St Guthlac's Church[3][a] is a church in Branston, Leicestershire. It is a Grade II* listed building.[4]
St Guthlac's Church, Branston | |
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Denomination | Church of England |
History | |
Dedication | St Guthlac |
Administration | |
Diocese | Leicester |
Archdeaconry | Leicester[1] |
Parish | Branston, Leicestershire |
Clergy | |
Rector | David Cowie[2] |
History
The church dates from the 13th century but has 15th century additions. The nave roofs and the chancel were added in 1895-96 by Thomas Garner and George Frederick Bodley.[5][6]
The church has a rare Hugh Russell organ dating from the 18th century. There is a Norman font[7] and arches. The north aisle has a slab to John Spethyn dating from 1460.[5]