National Lottery supported our heritage project

Thanks to National Lottery players and the generosity and support of local people, funds, trusts and organisations, we have been able to save St Leonard’s Church and share its heritage.

We have now completed a fascinating programme of community activities and created a range of informative, multi-media materials.

About

St Leonard’s was threatened with closure

Rot and death watch beetle had attacked the oak roof timbers,
with a serious risk of collapse.

Time, weather and unsuitable repairs had badly damaged the stonework.

The nave roof has been repaired ...

… and other essential works carried out. The building is now leak and damp proof.

The wall paintings, dating from the 13th century, have dried out.

A new hi-tech boiler is maintaining a steady temperature and humidity to conserve them.

Heritage is now being shared

We have completed an exciting programme of activities, events and displays, with something for everyone.

St Leonard’s is a rewarding place to visit

Supported by a range of interpretation materials, visitors can find out about the building history, follow trails, and see nationally important wall paintings and mediaeval graffiti.

Man pushing large trolley with geophysics equipment

Activities

Take part in a wide range of community heritage Activities: something for everyone
talks, drama, family activities…

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Resources

Learn about our local heritage – with newly created, informative digital resources booklets, articles, stories, learning materials, videos

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Archives

RESEARCH newly (re-) discovered, curated & digitised local ARCHIVE materials historic records, photos, books, documents, …

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Visit

VISIT St Leonard’s to see its TREASURES, with important mediaeval graffiti & wall paintings displays, exploration trails, children’s activities

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Welcome to Flamstead Heritage

Flamstead Heritage –
the story so far

St Leonard’s has been at the centre of the Flamstead community for 900 years. It was built in stages during the mediaeval period, not always with best practice. As a “poor agricultural parish” in past few centuries, there were never enough funds to maintain it.

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News & Blog Posts

Village Scrapbook posted in Archives

Dec 22, 2024 | , ,

A complete scan of the Church and Village Scrapbook has now been posted in the Archives section of the website. The Village Scrapbook (or Log-Book) was started in 1923 by the then Vicar of St Leonard’s, Revd Frank Conquest Clare, and was continued until the late 1980s...

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