Historic churches · East Midlands
North Luffenham
In or near Pilton.
North Luffenham — 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 · 9.4 km
- Free entry
About
North Luffenham 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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Place summary
North Luffenham is a church located in the West Midlands. It is known for its historical significance within the local community. The church features architectural elements typical of its era, reflecting the region's ecclesiastical heritage.
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Background
History
The village's name means 'homestead/village of Luffa'. Discovery of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery to the north of the modern village suggests that there were people living here in the village in the 5th and 6th centuries A.D. The village grew and prospered during the Middle Ages. In the 17th century the village was the scene of a small English Civil War siege when in 1642 Lord Grey and his parliamentary forces were gathered at Leicester. With gunpowder and ammunition taken in raids on Oakham, they marched to Brooke to arrest Viscount Campden. Henry Noel, a known royalist, heard of this and decided to take a "little guard" into his house, Luffenham Hall. Disappointed at Brooke, Lord Grey and his…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6220, -0.6220
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- North Luffenham
- Postcode
- LE15 8LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 9.4 km
- Official site
- www.visionofbritain.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: North Luffenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Luffenham?
- North Luffenham is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 8LD), in the parish of North Luffenham.
- What is North Luffenham?
- North Luffenham — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Luffenham?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 8LD.
- Is North Luffenham free to visit?
- Yes, North Luffenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Luffenham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 8LD. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.