St Mary's Church, Lutterworth
St Mary's Church is the Church of England parish church of the town of Lutterworth, Leicestershire. It is listed at Grade I[1] and is a member of the Major Churches Network.[2]
The church building is 13th-century, with 14th- and 15th-century alterations. The church still contains some 15th-century wall paintings
The translator John Wycliffe was rector of the church between 1374 and 1384.[1] It was here that he is traditionally believed to have produced the first translation of the Bible from Latin into English.[5] His translation of the Bible into English started the Lollard movement.[4] The Irish statesman Robert le Poer was parish priest here c.1318.
References
- ^ a b Historic England. "Church of St Mary (1211040)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
- ^ "St Mary's, Lutterworth – Greater Churches". greaterchurches.org. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ AA Illustrated Guide to Britain. Drive Publications Limited. 1972. p. 183.
- ^ a b "Lutterworth Church of St Mary". Leicestershire and Rutland Churches. 12 August 2018.
- ^ "John Wycliffe: religious rebel and Bible translator". Harborough Museum. Retrieved 5 December 2018.