Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ketton
In or near Easton on the Hill.
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ketton — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford · 5.3 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ketton is a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
St Mary the Virgin is a church located in Ketton, part of the Church of England Diocese of Peterborough. Visitors can attend services and events held at the church.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is located in Ketton, within the West Midlands. It is a notable church, recognised for its historical significance and architectural features.
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Background
History
The church is the only one in Rutland that is cruciform in plan with a central tower. The 148ft spire is on four arches with triple shafts. The spire and tower date from the 14th century. There is an arched frieze and broach spire which has statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Peter, St Paul and Angel Gabriel. There is a nave with south and north aisles separated by arcades, a vestry, a chancel, north and south transepts and the tower. The clerestory was added in the 15th century. From 1861 to 1862 the church was restored by George Gilbert Scott,
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- Coordinates
- 52.6276, -0.5508
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Ketton
- Postcode
- PE9 3RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Phone
- (01780) 729052
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford — 5.3 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ketton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ketton?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ketton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE9 3RF), in the parish of Ketton.
- What is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ketton?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ketton — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ketton?
- The nearest railway station is Stamford, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE9 3RF.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ketton free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ketton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ketton?
- The nearest railway station is Stamford, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE9 3RF.