Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton
In or near Great Casterton.
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton — 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 · 3.5 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton 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
The Church of St Peter and St Paul is a parish church located in Great Casterton, part of the Church of England Diocese of Peterborough. Visitors can explore its historical architecture and participate in various church services and events.
Place summary
The Church of St Peter and St Paul is located in Great Casterton, in the West Midlands. This church is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, typical of the region. It serves as a local place of worship and community gathering.
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Background
History
The church is Norman and originally had a nave and two aisles separated by arcades. The tower was connected to the nave by a horseshoe-shaped arch. At the east end of the nave was an arch leading into the chancel. A chancel with lancet windows was extended in the 13th century replacing the older one. Windows were added to the aisles. Above the arcade a clerestory was built with Decorated windows in the 15th century. A wooden rood loft, with St Mary and St John on either side of Jesus Christ on the cross, was added across the chancel arch. The font dates from late 12th to early 13th century. Box pews were added in the 18th century but have been removed. Restoration of the church took place…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6677, -0.5207
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Great Casterton
- Postcode
- PE9 4AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Phone
- (01572) 811343
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford — 3.5 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE9 4AN), in the parish of Great Casterton.
- What is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton?
- The nearest railway station is Stamford, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE9 4AN.
- Is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton?
- The nearest railway station is Stamford, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE9 4AN.