St Dionysius' Church, Market Harborough
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| St Dionysius' Church, Market Harborough | |
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 St Dionysius' Church, Market Harborough | |
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| 52°28′43″N 0°55′17″W / 52.47856°N 0.92137°W | |
| Location | Market Harborough |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | harborough-anglican.org.uk/teamchurces-stdionysius |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Dionysius |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Height | 154 feet (47 m) |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Leicester |
| Archdeaconry | Leicester |
| Deanery | Gartree |
| Parish | Market Harborough |
St Dionysius' Church, Market Harborough is a Grade I listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.[2]
The earliest parts of the church date from the 13th century, with most features dating from 14th and 15th centuries. Part of the tower was destroyed in a storm in 1735 and the replacement was several feet shorter. Restoration work was carried out in 1857 when the pews of 1751 were cut down in height to about 3 ft and the organ moved from the west gallery to a specially constructed recess. The church reopened on 8 January 1858.[3] In 1887 the chancel and south aisle were re-roofed. In 1953 the nave roof was replaced.[4] This was required due to Deathwatch Beetle damage.[4]