"St Wilfrid In Residence"

St Wilfrids, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicestershire

Prior to the Reformation our churches contained a multitude of medieval imagery which included the presence of Patron Saints in niches particularly above main doors. In most cases these were destroyed and the niches remain empty. In some though the Saints can still be seen, few are original, the majoity later replacements, In Kibworth the church is dedicated to St Wilfrid who can be found in niches above both the South and North doors.

Unlike other more popular patrons such as St Michael and St Mary  there aren't many Churches dedicated to St Wilfrid, so finding one complete with an occupied niche is something of a rarity.

Above is a view looking from the south



St Wilfrids is usually open to visitors.