The Rutland village of Morcott is set quietly off the A47, just 4 miles east of Uppingham and 8 miles from Stamford.
The small, Grade 1 listed Church dates back to the early 12th century, with some 14th century enhancements such as the porch and - thankfully - very little 'improvement' by the Victorians.
Our pride and joy are the Norman arches and their individual carvings. The north arcade is perhaps the best example of Norman work in the area and dates to 1150; the south aisle dates to around 1190. The tower arch may be even earlier, with fine cable moulding and entwined serpents at the top of the left-hand capital.
There are some nice Jacobean panels in the pulpit and reading desks.
With plain glass in the (mostly) early windows, St Mary's interior is light and welcoming.
The Victorian urge to 'improve' means we also have encaustic tiles and large deal pews - but they are quite comfortable and the Church is a good place to sit and contemplate.
Outside, the Tower sports various strange features, such as the 'pancake' window shedding light on the first-floor belfry.
The churchyard memorials are for the most part of local stone, with a few attractively carved slate ones. Two benches, hundreds of spring bulbs and two beautiful rowan trees make the churchyard a pleasant picnic spot - particularly for walkers tackling the Rutland Round long distance route.
We try to keep Morcott chuch open every day for parishioners and visitors alike.

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