Church Ruins

The remains of a church, likely built mainly in the 13th century, are located in Knaptoft. The construction is made of cobble and rubble stone. In the early 20th century, the ruins were consolidated, and some reconstruction may have occurred, which raises questions about the authenticity of the remaining layout and specific details. The original plan probably included a nave with a north tower and a chancel. The walls of the tower still stand to about 6 feet high and are very thick. There is an outer doorway featuring continuous moulding, and the capitals of missing shafts are still present. This doorway leads to a passage that ends with cylindrical clustered shafts. A section of wall to the west contains two stumps of shafts and two deeply moulded arches, although these may have been relocated, as they seem to relate to doorways. Additionally, there is a short section of wall running north, located further west than the tower. The west and east walls no longer exist, and while the south wall is still standing, it has been extensively consolidated. The church was reportedly destroyed by soldiers loyal to Cromwell after the Battle of Naseby.