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The church of St Botolph is of considerable interest since it has indications of building in four different architectural styles over a period of some 900 years.

The church was built as a mission church for the small community of New Leake, but has now replaced the churches of Midville and Eastville and serves those villages as well.

This building has been recycled, it was first built in 1715, enlarged several times then moved here stone by stone in 1881.

Standing forlorn, with only a farm for company, St Michaels is a precious little building.

Described as 'more curious than beautiful' by Nikolaus Pevsner in his book 'Buildings of England, 1954' the church is indeed full of interest and mystery.

Long and red brick with Portland stone facings and with a tall tower topped by a spire, the church is a prominent local landmark.

No other church can boast pew ends that were eaten off by horses being stabled overnight by Oliver Cromwell's army during the Battle of Winceby!

The Grade I church is mainly 14th century, although the tower is later.

Handsome neo Gothic church of 1914-15 with original furnishings, 18th century font and outstanding stained glass by Lawrence Lee and Nathaniel Westlake, visitors welcome.

There are interesting features of many periods in this unassuming village church, which had a thatched roof until 1869.

A backdrop of wooded hills and parkland, with the grand stone buildings of neighbouring Morville Hall, create an idyllic setting for this ancient country church.

The first service for the Wesleyan Methodists in this building was held in November 1899.