Abbots Leigh - Parish Church

Parish Church

The Church of England parish church of the Holy Trinity is a 15th century Perpendicular Gothic building, restored and partially rebuilt in 1847–48 after a fire. The tower has three bells cast in 1781 by William Bilbie of the Bilbie family. English Heritage has designated Holy Trinity a Grade II* listed building.

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