Historic churches · East Midlands
St Andrew's Church, Hambleton
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St Andrew's Church, Hambleton — 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 · 4.5 km
- Free entry
About
St Andrew's Church, Hambleton 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 Andrew's Church is a historic parish church located in Hambleton, known for its beautiful views of Rutland Water. The church features Norman architecture dating back 800 years and has undergone several refurbishments, showcasing fine stained glass windows and ornate interiors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rutland Water SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Rutland Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Andrew's Church is located in Hambleton, in the West Midlands. This church is notable for its architectural significance and historical context within the region.
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Background
History
The church dates from the early Norman era and possibly the late Anglo-Saxon period, therefore it is one of the older churches in Rutland. The church was mentioned in the Domesday Book, one of only four churches in Rutland specifically recorded in the survey. The church has stained glass, most by James Egan. The clerestory was added in the 14th century and the tower in c1200. The carved southern doorway dates from c1180. There is an oak chest, that was used for storing the church's valuable items, bound with iron straps. The lectern has an original 1611 King James Bible chained to it. The pulpit dates from the Victorian era but some parts date to the 17th century. The church has some carved…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6585, -0.6713
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Hambleton
- Postcode
- LE15 8TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Phone
- 01572 724007
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 4.5 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: St Andrew's Church, Hambleton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Andrew's Church, Hambleton?
- St Andrew's Church, Hambleton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 8TL), in the parish of Hambleton.
- What is St Andrew's Church, Hambleton?
- St Andrew's Church, Hambleton — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Hambleton?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 8TL.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Hambleton a protected site?
- Yes — St Andrew's Church, Hambleton is part of the Rutland Water SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Rutland Water Ramsar wetland.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Hambleton free to visit?
- Yes, St Andrew's Church, Hambleton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Hambleton?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 8TL.