St Mary's Church, Clipsham

St Mary's Church is a Church of England parish church in Clipsham, Rutland. It is a Grade II* listed building.^[1]

St Mary's Church, Clipsham
Denomination	Church of England
History
Dedication	St Mary
Administration
Diocese	Peterborough
Parish	Clipsham, Rutland

History

The church dates back to the 12th century. The tower, which has a spire and consists of three stages, was built c1300. The roof is pyramid-shaped and has turrets.^[2][3]

There are northern and southern arcades, dating from Norman era and c1200, by the nave. The church also has a piscina, a Norman font and clerestory. In the northern chancel there is a chapel whose roof dates from the 19th century. In 1858 the church was restored.^[2]

The church has a pulpit, oak pews, a lectern and reredos dating back to c1860.^[2]

The eastern window in the chapel has some 15th-century glass with pictures of medieval birds and coats of arms.^[2][3]