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St Mary and All Saints Church, Fillongley
Heritage Open Day: 12th Century Parish church open for visitors, interested in the history of the church building and also local family history.
Come in and view examples of 14th Century stained glass inside the building. Come and explore this beautiful parish church, with its Medieval origins.
Nuneaton and North Warwickshire Family History Society will be in attendance to help with any questions to help your research, finding out who lived here- perhaps you have relations with links to the village who are mentioned in the church or in the graveyard?
George Eliot, North Warwickshire's famous author, had forebears from Fillongley parish. Come along and learn more.
The Lady Chapel will house a poignant display about those lost in World Wars.
Sat 14 Sep:10.30 to 16.30; Sun 15 Sep:10.30 to 16.30 (church service 10.30-11.30am open to all visitors); Free Entry.
Church Lane, Fillongley, Coventry, West Midlands CV7 8EW
Sat 14 September and Sun 15 September
Website:
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event//st-mary-and-all-saints-church-fillongley.html