Church of St Michael & All Angels, Edmondthorpe
Leicestershire
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About this church
A medieval church with a battlemented tower
St Michael's is best seen from the road approaching the village from the south. The striking battlemented tower dates from the thirteenth century, with a fifteenth-century upper part where the stone changes.
Inside are a series of stunning monuments to members of the Smith family: the most impressive is the three-tiered alabaster monument to Sir Roger Smith (died 1655).
Other items of interest include a medieval screen and a George III Coat of Arms.
A contribution can be made towards the conservation of the church by texting EDM to 70970 to donate £5, or 70191 to donate £10. Thank you for your support.
Access information
Access off Main Street with limited on raod parking. Steps up into churchyard, porch and into the church.
Disabled access information
Steps up into churchyard and church.
Facilities & hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
- Church available for hire
Directions
7 miles east of Melton Mowbray and 7 miles north of Oakham, south of B676 and east of A606 take country roads to village of Edmondthorpe; church in Main Street.
Transport
Nearest railway station: Oakham (5.3 miles).
History & further information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Edmondthorpe St. Michael - Your Church Tour
Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire & Rutland County Guide
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire & Rutland. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Community information
All our Leicestershire churches are in our North region.
- Go Leicestershire tourism website
- Leicestershire County Council website history section
- Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society
- Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society
- Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust
- List of churches in Leicestershire
- Leicestershire is in the Diocese of Leicester
