a community orchard. St Mary's church was restored in 1844 by A. W. N. Pugin. It contains the Leeke memorial to Judge William Leeke who was Lord of the Manor of Wymeswold in the mid-17th century. His widow presented the church with a silver flagon and paten that are now in the Charnwood museum. The remarkable windows were the work of John Hardman Studios, Birmingham. The churchyard contains one of the best collections of Swithland slate headstones to be seen. The village was a centre of Swithland slate carving and home to the fine slate craftsmen, William Charles, the Winfields and Roworth. Henry Alford was the Vicar of Wymeswold from 1835 to 1853 and wrote many of his hymns here. References 5. Neal, Tim; Neal, Simon (1993). Youth Hostels of England and Wales 1931-1993. St Albans: YHA. . External links Wymeswold Parish Council Wymeswold.com Villages in Leicestershire Civil parishes in Leicestershire Borough of Charnwood