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Branston is an attractive ironstone agricultural village, lying close to Knipton Reservoir.
St Guthlac church main features date from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Internal features of interest include a late eighteenth century organ unique in maintaining its original pitch and temperament, and a fine east window by the artists Clayton and Bell. The nave walls on both sides near the chancel arch show signs of having a rood loft and a rood screen between the pillars of the arch. The arch itself was built together with the stonework above it, at the time that the clerestory was added. Above the arch are the royal arms of George III and the Ten Commandments painted on wooden panels. The Church is open daily all year.
St Guthlac church main features date from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Internal features of interest include a late eighteenth century organ unique in maintaining its original pitch and temperament, and a fine east window by the artists Clayton and Bell. The nave walls on both sides near the chancel arch show signs of having a rood loft and a rood screen between the pillars of the arch. The arch itself was built together with the stonework above it, at the time that the clerestory was added. Above the arch are the royal arms of George III and the Ten Commandments painted on wooden panels. The Church is open daily all year.
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- Landmark