Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Botolph, Longthorpe
In or near Peterborough.
Church of St Botolph, Longthorpe — a Grade I-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Orton Mere (NVR) · 1.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Botolph in Longthorpe can be reached from Orton Mere (NVR), which is approximately 1.3 km away. Admission to the church is free.
About
Church of St Botolph, Longthorpe is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Details 819/12/3 LONGTHORPE 07-FEB-52 PARISH CHURCH OF ST BOTOLPH GV I Revision Number: 2 LONGTHORPE 1 1500 Parish Church of St Botolph TL 1698 12/3 7.2.52. A 2 Early English style. The present building was re-erected on this site between 1262 and 1274. Rubble. West exterior wall has 2 consecration crosses, one perhaps referring to the C11 building. Wide nave of 3 bays. Triple arcaded aisles. Windows have trefoil headed lights. West window has a quatrefoil circle over its 2 lights. Pitch pine roof of 1892 on elaborately carved stone corbels. Bell cote of 1869 restoration. Remains of old alabaster font to left of north doorway. Piscina in south wall. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ Listing NGR: TL1630498389 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 49710 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Longthorpe Tower is notable for its well-preserved 14th-century domestic wall paintings, which depict various spiritual and worldly themes. Visitors can explore the tower and learn about its history and the family that built it, as well as enjoy guided tours of the artwork.
Place summary
The Church of St Botolph is a Grade I listed church located in Longthorpe, London. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5709, -0.2854
- District
- Peterborough
- Parish
- Peterborough, unparished area
- Postcode
- PE3 6LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Peterborough
- Established
- 1262
- Nearest railway station
- Orton Mere (NVR) — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Open most weekends for tours from 28 Mar to 1 Nov
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528841 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Botolph, Longthorpe?
- Church of St Botolph, Longthorpe is in London, United Kingdom (postcode PE3 6LU), in the parish of Peterborough, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Botolph, Longthorpe?
- Church of St Botolph, Longthorpe — a Grade I-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Botolph, Longthorpe?
- The nearest railway station is Orton Mere (NVR), about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE3 6LU.
- When was Church of St Botolph, Longthorpe built?
- Built or established in 1262.
- Is Church of St Botolph, Longthorpe a listed building?
- Church of St Botolph, Longthorpe is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Church of St Botolph, Longthorpe free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Botolph, Longthorpe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Botolph, Longthorpe?
- The nearest railway station is Orton Mere (NVR), about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE3 6LU.