English Heritage sites near Sapcote Parish
PORTH HELLICK DOWN BURIAL CHAMBER
1000 miles from Sapcote Parish
A large and imposing Scillonian Bronze Age entrance grave, with kerb, inner passage and burial chamber all clearly visible.
HALLIGGYE FOGOU
1000 miles from Sapcote Parish
Roofed and walled in stone, this complex of passages is the largest and best-preserved of several mysterious underground tunnels associated with Cornish Iron Age settlements.
INNISIDGEN LOWER AND UPPER BURIAL CHAMBERS
1000 miles from Sapcote Parish
Two Bronze Age communal burial cairns of Scillonian type, with fine views. The upper cairn is the best preserved on the islands.
HARRY'S WALLS
1000 miles from Sapcote Parish
An unfinished artillery fort, built above St Mary's Pool harbour in 1552-53.
GARRISON WALLS
1000 miles from Sapcote Parish
You can enjoy a two-hour walk alongside the ramparts of these defensive walls and earthworks, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.
CROMWELL'S CASTLE
1000 miles from Sapcote Parish
The castle stands guarding the lovely anchorage between Bryher and Tresco and is one of the few surviving Cromwellian fortifications in Britain.
Churches in Sapcote Parish
Sapcote: All Saints
Church Street
Sapcote
Leicester
07796 413883
https://www.allsaintschurchsapcote.co.uk
Whilst a church in Sapcote can be traced back to 1188, the existing church probably dates from the end of the 13th century. The body of the church is constructed of Rose Granite, the tower and spire added later, are of Sandstone.
There is an interesting Norman font dating from the 11th century, probably a survivor from the earlier church on the same site.
What is now the north aisle was at first a Chantry Chapel, one of only two in Leicestershire. This small College of Chantry Priests was established in Sapcote by Ralph Bassett, who was given a licence costing £20 by Edward III in 1361.
An unusual feature of the church is the Hagioscope, known as a squint, which allows a view of the Lord’s table from the north side of the chancel. The interior of the church is tiled throughout in Minton tiles, that are in very good condition.
The church has a ring of 10 bells, and visiting ringers are very welcome, contact Mick Angrave on 07831 307 983
Pubs in Sapcote Parish
Red Lion
8 Church Street, Sapcote, LE9 4FG
(01455) 324618
theredlionsapcote.co.uk
Sapcote Club
19-21 Hinckley Road, Sapcote, LE9 4FS
(01455) 272300
sapcoteclub.co.uk/