Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Mary and All Saints
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Church of St Mary and All Saints — church in Holcot, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pitsford and Brampton · 6.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary and All Saints is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Pitsford and Brampton, which is 6.5 km away. The postcode for the church is NN6 9SP, and entry is free.
About
Church of St Mary and All Saints is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Holcot, Northamptonshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3209°, -0.8390°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary & All Saints' Church is an Anglican Church and the parish church of Holcot. It is a Grade II listed building and stands on the west side of Main Street. There was presumably a church at Holcot by 1086, when the Domesday Book records the presence of a priest there, although it does not mention a church building as such. The main structure of the present building was erected in the 13th and 14th centuries. Restoration took place in 1845 and in 1889. The church now consists of a nave, north and south aisles, chancel and west tower. A detailed description also appears on the Historic England website. The parish registers survive from 1559, the historic registers being deposited at Northamptonshire Record Office. Holcot is part of a united Benefice along with Brixworth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Mary and All Saints is a parish church that holds regular services every Sunday and on Feastdays. Visitors can attend a short service of Morning Prayer followed by Coffee and Cake on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pitsford Reservoir SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary & All Saints' Church is an Anglican Church and the parish church of Holcot. It is a Grade II listed building and stands on the west side of Main Street. There was presumably a church at Holcot by 1086, when the Domesday Book records the presence of a priest there, although it does not mention a church building as such. The main structure of the present building was erected in the 13th and 14th centuries. Restoration took place in 1845 and in 1889. The church now consists of a nave, north and south aisles, chancel and west tower. A detailed description also appears on the Historic England website. The parish registers survive from 1559, the historic registers being deposited at Northamptonshire Record Office. Holcot is part of a united Benefice along with Brixworth. Each parish retains its own church building.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3209, -0.8390
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Holcot
- Postcode
- NN6 9SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Phone
- (01604) 781611
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Pitsford and Brampton — 6.5 km
- Official site
- www.holcotvillage.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526408 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary & All Saints' Church, Holcot (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of St Mary and All Saints, Holcot, Northamptonshire.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary and All Saints?
- Church of St Mary and All Saints is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN6 9SP), in the parish of Holcot.
- What is Church of St Mary and All Saints?
- Church of St Mary and All Saints — church in Holcot, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary and All Saints?
- The nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN6 9SP.
- When was Church of St Mary and All Saints built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Mary and All Saints a listed building?
- Church of St Mary and All Saints is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary and All Saints a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary and All Saints is part of the Pitsford Reservoir SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Mary and All Saints free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary and All Saints is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary and All Saints?
- The nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN6 9SP.