All Saints Church, Allesley

All Saints Church is a mediaeval church in the suburban village of Allesley adjoining the City of Coventry, in the West Midlands of England. The building is grade I listed, though churches in ecclesiastical use are exempt from listed building procedures.

All Saints Church
All Saints Church, Allesley is located in West Midlands county
All Saints Church, Allesley
Location within the West Midlands
General information
StatusGrade I listed
Town or cityCoventry
CountryUnited Kingdom
Coordinates52°25′23″N 1°33′27″W / 52.423056°N 1.557478°W / 52.423056; -1.557478
Completed13th century

The church is thought to be 13th century in origin, but has a history dating back to Norman times and was largely rebuilt in 1862–3 by James Murray. The building contains many wall monuments, dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in the vestry and under the tower. Further additions were made in the 19th century.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Historic England. "Church of All Saints, Birmingham Road (1342900)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 24 September 2012.