Scalford Road Eastwell Melton Mowbray
01664 494 424
https://www.ironstonechurches.org/eastwell.html

Our small church has been described by a famous historian as "utterly delightful both outside and in" and as having "one of the most appealing country interiors in the East Midlands".

Do please come and visit us.   The church is now open again daily, although the toilet facilities remain shut.     Because of the current COVID situation, it is regretted that the small library, prayer tree and children's equipment are not available at the moment;  also various areas have been roped off to simplify the cleaning necessary after opening each day.    We are sorry, but guide books too are not available for taking away at the moment.    However, we do hope you enjoy any visit you may make to our church.   

For the latest news, services and events please visit the benefice website www.ironstonechurches.org

The church is small, built of local ironstone, and dates back to the 12th/13th century.    The tympanum, which separates the chancel from the nave, is one of about only five in the country and the only one in Leicestershire.    Richard Gill of the Historic Churches Preservation Trust wrote:  "There's nothing else like it in Leicestershire.   In fact, what shuts off the chancel is a stone screen upon which rests a plaster tympanum, but it doesn't look like that:  what worshipper and visitor see is a solid and, in spite of the small size of the church, a high dividing wall that insists upon the difference between the nave - an almost secular space - and the holy of holies that is the sanctuary". 

There are small guide books in the church, and these - and any other literature on display - may be taken away free of charge.

 

VISITORS

Visitors are always welcome.    In 'normal' times we also welcome group visits, and if we are notified in advance, we can usually arrange to serve tea and cakes.    If you would like to visit as a group and let us know in advance, we can usually arrange to serve tea and cakes.    Toilets, including disabled, are available.

Church Lane Eaton Grantham
01664 494 424
https://www.ironstonechurches.org/eaton.html

For the latest news, services and events please visit the benefice website www.ironstonechurches.com

The Norman Church of Saint Denys, Eaton stands proudly on a hill in the centre of the village.  It overlooks a beautiful valley and is made of Ironstone, which has been quarried locally, and has a delightfully warm hue.  The Church dates back to the 12th Century and has many fascinating details to admire.

The Church is named after Denys, patron saint of Paris.  He was one of seven Bishops sent to convert Gaul, later he became Bishop of Paris before becoming a martyr at Montmatre (Martyrs' Hill).  In 626 his remains were moved to King Dagobert's foundation of St.-Denis, the famous Benedictine Abbey, near Paris.

(Source: Pater Noster Press, Dictionary of the Christian Church - supplied by Revd Peter Newton, Eaton).

Step inside and a lovely welcome awaits you.  The Church is the perfect place to reflect and take time to be with God.  A children's corner, equipped with toys, books and art resources is in place for those interested in children participating and growing in a Christian environment. 

A prayer corner and library with Christian literature is available for all.  Take time to pause and relax in this very special place.

The new servery,vestry and comfortable chairs have added to the lovely warm welcome.

Wycomb Lane Goadby Marwood Melton Mowbray
01664 494 424
https://www.ironstonechurches.org/goadby-marwood.html

Every three months, we host an Ironstone Churches Communion service at 10:30 a.m.

Everyone is warmly welcome to attend these services and to stay for a coffee or glass of sherry afterwards.

Situated in the heart of this conservation village, the Grade 1 listed ironstone church was built around 1280 with additions in the 14th Century. It was restored and reseated in 1884.

The church is dedicated to St Denys. It possesses more carvings than most, with four gargoyles adorning the church tower and many stone faces found within. The attractively-patterned font dates from the 14th Century.

At the rear, the imposing Goadby Marwood Hall overlooks St Denys.

St Denys is on Facebook

For more information about the benefice go to www.ironstonechurches.org

 

Vicarage Lane, Eaton, NG32 1SP
(01476) 870949

Traditional country pub tucked away in the small village of Eaton in the Hart of the Vale of Belvoir. Serves food, large carpark.