St. Wilfrids church actually stands just inside Kibworth Beauchamp, but is included here because it serves both communities. It has some notable events in its history, although the most notable was the occasion in July 1825 when the steeple collapsed, although nobody was injured in any way. It is said the steeple was the tallest in Leicestershire but it was never re-built because the villagers refused to contribute to the cost. They blamed the Rector and church wardens for letting it get into such a poor state of repair that it had collapsed. So to this day it just has a basic tower although it does hold 8 bells which are rung weekly.

Text courtesy of Dr. Kevin Feltham.

For more information on St. Wilfrids Church, visit
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