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St Leonard's Parish Church, Scarcliffe

Heritage Open Day: Medieval village church circa 1100 , housing a nationally important 13th century effigy, together with it's fascinating legend. A Grade II star church with Norman doorway and arches. The effigy is of' 'Lady Constantia' embracing her son John, who were said to have been lost in the forest and found their way to safety by the sound of the church bells. Five acres of land were bequeathed, the income from which supports the bells and a curfew is rung for six weeks during the darkest nights of the year.

Also, an exhibition of village photographs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries
event dateFri 12 Sep to Sunday 14 September
venue addressMain Street, Scarcliffe, Scarcliffe, Derbyshire S44 6SZ
event timesFri 12 Sep:1400-1600; Sat 13 Sep:1400-1600; Sun 14 Sep:1400-1600; Free Entry.
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