St Catherine's church dominates the centre of Burbage, particularly its tapering west steeple which is such a landmark of this attractive village. At first glance it appears to be a substantial medieval parish church, but most of what we see today is actually the result of a major rebuilding in 1842 by architect M. Habershon.

There are parts of the medieval building still preserved but they are difficult to detect as the rebuilt church has weathered enough to appear more ancient than it is. The tower is largely still the 14th century one, and the chancel arch within is another reminder of the old building (replete with quirky head carvings on its capitals). Most of the rest is early Victorian, aside from the large extension recently added to the north side of the church, albeit in a sympathetic style which works well as a continuation of the space within.

The interior is light and uncommonly broad owing to the aforementioned extension off the north aisle which adds so much to the internal space. The chancel is fairly small by comparison with the spacious nave and accessed through the arch with its amusing carvings. The old font remains and there is an incised alabaster slab of the Elizabethan period in the south aisle. The south door is attractively carved and dates from 1633. There is some Victorian glass in the south aisle and east end and a more recent window in the chancel.

The church is normally locked outside of services aside from certain weekdays when there are coffee mornings. I was lucky enough to check as a midweek morning service had finished and was thus able to look around inside properly for the first time (despite being familiar with the exterior for so many years thanks to the view of it from a friend's window nearby).

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St Catherine's church dominates the centre of Burbage, particularly its tapering west steeple which is such a landmark of this attractive village. At first glance it appears to be a substantial medieval parish church, but most of what we see today is actually the result of a major rebuilding in 1842 by architect M. Habershon.

There are parts of the medieval building still preserved but they are difficult to detect as the rebuilt church has weathered enough to appear more ancient than it is. The tower is largely still the 14th century one, and the chancel arch within is another reminder of the old building (replete with quirky head carvings on its capitals). Most of the rest is early Victorian, aside from the large extension recently added to the north side of the church, albeit in a sympathetic style which works well as a continuation of the space within.

The interior is light and uncommonly broad owing to the aforementioned extension off the north aisle which adds so much to the internal space. The chancel is fairly small by comparison with the spacious nave and accessed through the arch with its amusing carvings. The old font remains and there is an incised alabaster slab of the Elizabethan period in the south aisle. The south door is attractively carved and dates from 1633. There is some Victorian glass in the south aisle and east end and a more recent window in the chancel.

The church is normally locked outside of services aside from certain weekdays when there are coffee mornings. I was lucky enough to check as a midweek morning service had finished and was thus able to look around inside properly for the first time (despite being familiar with the exterior for so many years thanks to the view of it from a friend's window nearby).

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St Catherine's church dominates the centre of Burbage, particularly its tapering west steeple which is such a landmark of this attractive village. At first glance it appears to be a substantial medieval parish church, but most of what we see today is actually the result of a major rebuilding in 1842 by architect M. Habershon.

There are parts of the medieval building still preserved but they are difficult to detect as the rebuilt church has weathered enough to appear more ancient than it is. The tower is largely still the 14th century one, and the chancel arch within is another reminder of the old building (replete with quirky head carvings on its capitals). Most of the rest is early Victorian, aside from the large extension recently added to the north side of the church, albeit in a sympathetic style which works well as a continuation of the space within.

The interior is light and uncommonly broad owing to the aforementioned extension off the north aisle which adds so much to the internal space. The chancel is fairly small by comparison with the spacious nave and accessed through the arch with its amusing carvings. The old font remains and there is an incised alabaster slab of the Elizabethan period in the south aisle. The south door is attractively carved and dates from 1633. There is some Victorian glass in the south aisle and east end and a more recent window in the chancel.

The church is normally locked outside of services aside from certain weekdays when there are coffee mornings. I was lucky enough to check as a midweek morning service had finished and was thus able to look around inside properly for the first time (despite being familiar with the exterior for so many years thanks to the view of it from a friend's window nearby).

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St Catherine's church dominates the centre of Burbage, particularly its tapering west steeple which is such a landmark of this attractive village. At first glance it appears to be a substantial medieval parish church, but most of what we see today is actually the result of a major rebuilding in 1842 by architect M. Habershon.

There are parts of the medieval building still preserved but they are difficult to detect as the rebuilt church has weathered enough to appear more ancient than it is. The tower is largely still the 14th century one, and the chancel arch within is another reminder of the old building (replete with quirky head carvings on its capitals). Most of the rest is early Victorian, aside from the large extension recently added to the north side of the church, albeit in a sympathetic style which works well as a continuation of the space within.

The interior is light and uncommonly broad owing to the aforementioned extension off the north aisle which adds so much to the internal space. The chancel is fairly small by comparison with the spacious nave and accessed through the arch with its amusing carvings. The old font remains and there is an incised alabaster slab of the Elizabethan period in the south aisle. The south door is attractively carved and dates from 1633. There is some Victorian glass in the south aisle and east end and a more recent window in the chancel.

The church is normally locked outside of services aside from certain weekdays when there are coffee mornings. I was lucky enough to check as a midweek morning service had finished and was thus able to look around inside properly for the first time (despite being familiar with the exterior for so many years thanks to the view of it from a friend's window nearby).

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St Catherine's church dominates the centre of Burbage, particularly its tapering west steeple which is such a landmark of this attractive village. At first glance it appears to be a substantial medieval parish church, but most of what we see today is actually the result of a major rebuilding in 1842 by architect M. Habershon.

There are parts of the medieval building still preserved but they are difficult to detect as the rebuilt church has weathered enough to appear more ancient than it is. The tower is largely still the 14th century one, and the chancel arch within is another reminder of the old building (replete with quirky head carvings on its capitals). Most of the rest is early Victorian, aside from the large extension recently added to the north side of the church, albeit in a sympathetic style which works well as a continuation of the space within.

The interior is light and uncommonly broad owing to the aforementioned extension off the north aisle which adds so much to the internal space. The chancel is fairly small by comparison with the spacious nave and accessed through the arch with its amusing carvings. The old font remains and there is an incised alabaster slab of the Elizabethan period in the south aisle. The south door is attractively carved and dates from 1633. There is some Victorian glass in the south aisle and east end and a more recent window in the chancel.

The church is normally locked outside of services aside from certain weekdays when there are coffee mornings. I was lucky enough to check as a midweek morning service had finished and was thus able to look around inside properly for the first time (despite being familiar with the exterior for so many years thanks to the view of it from a friend's window nearby).

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