Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Colchester
Essex - Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1123592, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q26416676
Before visiting Church of St Leonard
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Church of St Leonard
The Church of St Leonard serves as an active Anglican parish church in Lexden, within the Essex town of Colchester. Dating in its present form largely from the 19th century, it is recognised as a Grade II listed building.
Christian worship on the site can be traced to the early 1100s. After the medieval church deteriorated beyond safe use, it was removed in 1820 and Mark Greystone Thompson’s Gothic Revival successor was finished the following year. John Charles Traylen designed the enlarged eastern end and adjoining northern chapel, constructed from 1892 to 1894 with flint facing and stone at the base. The spacious, aisleless nave is rendered and contains a timber gallery resting on narrow metal pillars. Above the square western tower stands an octagonal spire sheathed in copper. Interior features include stained glass made by Heaton, Butler and Bayne, two further windows by Charles Eamer Kempe, and a richly detailed monument commemorating Richard Hewitt, who died in 1771.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of St Leonard?⌄
Church of St Leonard in Colchester belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St Leonard building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
Other Church of England churches in Colchester
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Services: Sunday 10:30 AM
Services: Sunday 4:00 PM; Wednesday 9:00 AM
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