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Latest revision as of 00:51, 12 November 2025
Church in Staffordshire, England
Church in England
Located in the village of Walton-on-the-Hill in Staffordshire, this charming parish church was built on land donated by the Earl of Lichfieldand designed by architect Thomas Trubshaw and cost £957. It was completed and dedicated to St Thomas the Apostle on 22 December 1842 as a chapel of ease for the local community. 
Shortly after its opening, the spire was struck by lightning in May 1845, causing significant damage to the windows and roof; subsequent repairs continued and by 1903 further safety work was required, including replacing the heavy lead spire covering with a lighter alternative and installing a new weather-cock. 
The finance of the church was provided by Rev. Richard Levett, his wife and Thomas Salt. The church has close links to the prominent local Levett family of nearby Milford Hall.
Today, the building is described as “a beautiful little country church very popular for weddings and baptisms” and its churchyard has won awards for tidiness and environmental presentation. 
