Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham
In or near Langham.
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 2.5 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham 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 in Langham is a parish church located in Rutland. It serves the local community and is part of a benefice that includes several other churches in the area.
Place summary
The Church of St Peter and St Paul is located in Langham, in the West Midlands. This church is noted for its historical significance and is a designated Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
The church dates to the 13th century. Above each column and around the walls are carvings which are thought to have been carved by some apprentice masons who did some work on Canterbury Cathedral. Sir Henry Clarke-Jervoise is remembered in a stained glass window in the south transept by Ninian Comper, who was also responsible for the east window's glass. In the south transept is a marble slab remembering John Clarke and one of his wives. To one side is a calligraphy scroll commemorating Simon Langham (1310 – 1376) who was born in the village. He was a monk at Westminster Abbey who became Archbishop of Canterbury and a cardinal. The font dates from the 14th century. There is also a…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6920, -0.7531
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Langham
- Postcode
- LE15 7JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Phone
- (01572) 869483
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 2.5 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 7JE), in the parish of Langham.
- What is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 7JE.
- Is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 7JE.