Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Market Overton
In or near Market Overton.
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Market Overton — a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station · 7.6 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Market Overton is a church in england-east-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 Market Overton is a small village church known for its historic tower, believed to be the oldest in Rutland. Inside, visitors can find a cozy interior with unique memorials and a multi-use choir vestry.
Place summary
The Church of St Peter and St Paul is located in Market Overton, East Midlands. This church is known for its architectural significance, reflecting the region's ecclesiastical heritage.
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Background
History
The church primarily dates from the late 13th and early 14th century though it does have a tower arch dating from the Anglo-Saxon era, the "only worthwhile piece of Anglo-Saxon architecture in the County". There is an Early English column capital inverted to make a base for the Norman bowl, on the font. A coffin the size of an infant is on the north side of the tower arch and was probably made for an Anglo-Saxon family. On the east wall of the chancel, is a monument to Henry Tymperon. There is also a monument to Thomas Cox, a former rector. The sundial on the south face of the tower is said to have been donated by Sir Isaac Newton. His mother, Harriet Ayscough, lived in the village.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.7385, -0.6893
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Market Overton
- Postcode
- LE15 7PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Phone
- 01572 724007
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station — 7.6 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Church of St Peter and St Paul, Market Overton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Market Overton?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Market Overton is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 7PR), in the parish of Market Overton.
- What is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Market Overton?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Market Overton — a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Market Overton?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 7PR.
- Is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Market Overton free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter and St Paul, Market Overton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Market Overton?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 7PR.