Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Mary and St Botolph
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Church of St Mary and St Botolph — 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
- Whittlesea · 7.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary and St Botolph is located in Peterborough with the postcode PE6 0QA. The nearest railway station is Whittlesea, which is 7.9 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary and St Botolph 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 1. 5141 THORNEY ABBEY PLACE (east side) Church of St Mary and St Botolph TF 2804 41/566 22.10.52 I GV 2. Parish church formed from the 5 west bays of the nave of the Abbey church. A monastery was founded circa 670 destroyed in Danish raid of 870 and refounded in 972 for Benedictine monks. In circa 1085 church was rebuilt by Abbot Guenther and completed circa 1108. The 5 bays of the nave of the church is all that remains, the east end, aisles, and almost all the monastic buildings have gone. In 1638 the ruined church was restored as parish church, when the aisles were demolished and the arcades were filled in with Perpendicular windows. The arcades have continuous shafts to ceiling and alternating shafted piers. The round arched clerestory has one Norman bay on south side. The gallery openings have shafts with volute and scalloped capitals. The west front has massive Norman angle turrets with octagonal tops and Perpendicular battlements and has frieze of 9 figures between and over the large partly blocked Perpendicular west window, with portal beneath dated 1638. The east end is in Norman style by Blore 1840-1, ashlar with short transepts and vaulted inside. Sortie German or Swiss stained glass in nave windows. Listing NGR: TF2823604205 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 50358 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Thorney Museum is a community-run museum that showcases the local heritage and social history of the Thorney area. Visitors can explore various displays that highlight the region's history from ancient to modern times, including architecture, archaeology, and culture.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary and St Botolph is a Grade I listed church located in London. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6205, -0.1071
- District
- Peterborough
- Parish
- Thorney
- Postcode
- PE6 0QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Peterborough
- Phone
- +44 1733 287337
- Established
- 1085
- Nearest railway station
- Whittlesea — 7.9 km
- Opening
- Sundays 2-5pm until the end of September; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.thorney-museum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528808 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary and St Botolph?
- Church of St Mary and St Botolph is in London, United Kingdom (postcode PE6 0QA), in the parish of Thorney.
- What is Church of St Mary and St Botolph?
- Church of St Mary and St Botolph — a Grade I-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary and St Botolph?
- The nearest railway station is Whittlesea, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE6 0QA.
- When was Church of St Mary and St Botolph built?
- Built or established in 1085.
- Is Church of St Mary and St Botolph a listed building?
- Church of St Mary and St Botolph is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Church of St Mary and St Botolph free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary and St Botolph is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary and St Botolph?
- The nearest railway station is Whittlesea, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE6 0QA.