Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Andrew, Thornhaugh
In or near Thornhaugh.
Church of St Andrew, Thornhaugh — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
Andrew Tatlow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wansford (NVR) · 3.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Andrew in Thornhaugh, you can take the train to Wansford (NVR), which is 3.5 km away. The postcode for the church is PE8 6HW. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Andrew, Thornhaugh is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1225298). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details 1. 5141 THORNHAUGH RUSSELL HILL (north side) Church of St Andrew TF 0600 44/610 19.3.62 I GV 2. From C12, and restored 1889. Built of stone rubble and ashlar with Collyweston stone roofs. Nave has 2 large 4-light C19 Perpendicular south windows. North aisle of 1889 and trefoil north clerestory windows. Early/mid C13 chancel with Perpendicular south window of 2-lights and 3-light east window. Early C16 south transept with battlements and Perpendicular windows. South porch has 4 centred arch doorway. C13 west tower rebuilt in 1889, of 3 storeys with angle buttresses and Perpendicular west window to bottom stage and 2-light bell openings and battlements to top stage. The original spire fell down in about 1500 and destroyed the south arcade. Late C12 4 bay north arcade with double chamfered arches and circular piers with cruciform abacus. Remaining one bay of south arcade to south transept. C15 nave and chancel roofs with moulded and cambered tiebeams, arched braced collars and wind braces, and crenellated wall plates. South transept had depressed tiebeam roof. Piscina has dog tooth to hood mould. Base of screen remains. Norman font, plain cylindrical, with moulded top of stem. Tomb of Sir Wm Russell, 1613, with recumbent effigy and kneeling figures of 3 sons and 3 daughters. He was vice-general in the Low Countries in the time of Elizabeth. VCH Northants Vol II. Listing NGR: TF0698300584 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 50404 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Andrew is located in Thornhaugh, London. This Grade I listed building is notable for its architectural significance, reflecting the historical importance of the site.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5925, -0.4221
- District
- Peterborough
- Parish
- Thornhaugh
- Postcode
- PE8 6HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wansford (NVR) — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528756 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Thornhaugh And Wansford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Manor House
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Thornhaugh
Towns & cities · 0.9 km
Sacrewell Farm & Country Centre
Farms (open to visitors) · 1.0 km
Mill House
Watermills · 1.0 km
Mill Stream Meadow
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Old Farm Equipment
Museums · 1.1 km
Sacrewell Farm
Campsites · 1.1 km
Wansford Pasture
Wildlife reserves · 1.2 km
Wansford Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Wansford Old Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
The Haycock Hotel
Hotels · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Thornhaugh And Wansford War Memorial
Thornhaugh And Wansford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Manor House
Manor House — historic building in Thornhaugh, City of Peterborough, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Towns & cities · East Midlands
Thornhaugh
Thornhaugh — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK.
📷 5Farms (open to visitors) · East of England
Sacrewell Farm & Country Centre
Sacrewell Farm & Country Centre — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · East of England
Mill House
Mill House is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Mill Stream Meadow
Mill Stream Meadow — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Church of St Andrew, Thornhaugh
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Sacrewell Farm
Sacrewell Farm — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
The Haycock Hotel
The Haycock Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Sibson Inn Hotel
Sibson Inn Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
George Hotel, Stamford
The George Hotel is a hotel and former coaching inn on the route of the Great North Road in St Martin's, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. The hotel itself and numbers 68 and 69 St Martin's, which has
📷 6Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Ye Olde White Hart
Ye Olde White Hart in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Wheatsheaf Public House
Wheatsheaf Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Prince Of Wales Feathers
Prince Of Wales Feathers in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Blue Bell Public House
Blue Bell Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7More places in this region
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
All Saints Church
All Saints Church — church on Jesus Lane in central Cambridge, England.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
All Saints Church, Conington
All Saints Church, Conington — church in Conington, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
All Saints Church, Vange
All Saints Church, Vange — church in Basildon, Essex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
All Saints Parish Church, Kirtling
All Saints Parish Church, Kirtling — church in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Andrew, Thornhaugh?
- Church of St Andrew, Thornhaugh is in London, United Kingdom (postcode PE8 6HW), in the parish of Thornhaugh.
- What is Church of St Andrew, Thornhaugh?
- Church of St Andrew, Thornhaugh — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Andrew, Thornhaugh?
- The nearest railway station is Wansford (NVR), about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE8 6HW.
- Is Church of St Andrew, Thornhaugh a listed building?
- Church of St Andrew, Thornhaugh is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Andrew, Thornhaugh free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Andrew, Thornhaugh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Andrew, Thornhaugh?
- The nearest railway station is Wansford (NVR), about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE8 6HW.