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St. Margaret, Leigh Delamere, Wiltshire

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We had often noticed this church as we passed on the nearby M4 Motorway, because of the unusual tower. Seeing it up close did not disappoint, although our photographs of this bell tower do not do it justice. There are also some unusual corbels about the building - carvings of animals, as well as the more usual 'ugly' faces of gargoyles. On our second visit the weather was dull and rainy - not ideal for taking photographs.

St. Margaret at Leigh Delamere is now a 'redundant church' and cared for by The Churches Conservation Trust. Literature from the Trust states: "James Thomson had designed nearby Grittleton House for Joseph Neeld; he built this church in 1846, reproducing parts of the previous mediaeval building that took his fancy, such as the splended bell-cote".

As though designed to confuse visitors, there are three villages in the same area whose names could be confused - Leigh Delamere, Leigh and Lea. However, the three are pronounced differently: 'Leigh' of Leigh Delamere is pronounced LAY, Lea is pronounced to rhyme with 'SEE', and Leigh is pronounced BYE. Be careful if you are ever asking for directions!

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