Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/St Thomas More's Catholic Church, Leicester


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The result was redirect to Knighton, Leicester. Merge away Spartaz Humbug! 20:33, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

St Thomas More's Catholic Church, Leicester

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Cannot see any reason why this building is notable.TheLongTone (talk) 15:59, 9 December 2019 (UTC)
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I would like to highlight the significance that this building has locally. The building is one of just a small number in the Knighton area of Leicester which still operates as a community venue. It is a significant parish within the Diocese of Nottingham and is considerable in both size and wealth, as well as being a significant leading church within the deanery. The west tower is considered a local landmark due to its unique broad character. The 'Taking Stock' project set up by the Conference of Bishops in England and Wales also notes its architectural significance - it is one of a limited number of churches built in a stripped basilican style during the 1950s. The mosaics on the floor and a number of artistic pieces are also of note, and these include distinctive pieces above the altar, statues of the patronal saint and the Virgin Mary as well as a number of mosaics on the sanctuary floor.SJM2106 (User talk:SJM2106) 11:07, 10 December 2019 (UTC)
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 Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
 * Does it have any national protection status such as listed building status as those buildings articles are usually kept ? Atlantic306 (talk) 00:38, 15 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Comment -- My recollection is that the church occupies a prominent position, but otherwise it is a probably an undistinguished local church. Peterkingiron (talk) 14:33, 15 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Possibly merge with Knighton, Leicester, this doesn't appear to be listed but given its coverage it might be notable.  Crouch, Swale  ( talk ) 17:36, 15 December 2019 (UTC)
 * merge would be an acceptable option as major churches are included in settlement articles as per WP:MOS, imv Atlantic306 (talk) 23:16, 15 December 2019 (UTC)

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, North America1000 04:52, 16 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Lean towards weak keep  - the article does have seven references  - but, failing that, a merge with Knighton, Leicester might be the best option. Vorbee (talk) 09:43, 16 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Delete - Does not meet general notability guidelines. Barkeep Chat 18:43, 18 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Merge with Knighton Leicester as not independently notable but main churches are included in settlement articles as per WP:MOS, imv Atlantic306 (talk) 19:46, 18 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Delete/merge Not a historic building or notable on its own. Reywas92Talk 08:28, 19 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Delete per my standards: it's barely 70 years old, has undistinguished architecture, has never had pilgrimages or other major liturgies, and 400 congregants is not that big. Please ping me if you can find anything substantial. Bearian (talk) 19:40, 19 December 2019 (UTC)


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