Listed Building: Church of The Holy Sepulchre (725/1/5)
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| Grade | I |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1052407 |
| Date assigned | 19 January 1952 |
| Date last amended | 17 October 2005 |
Description
One of the rare round churches, having a circular nave, derived from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem. The original church of about 1100 had a round nave of 8 columns, supporting a triforium, and a short chancel, probably apse-ended. A North aisle was added circa 1180, leaving the present arcade. A second North aisle was added circa 1275. During the early C15 a South aisle was built, the triforium of the round was replaced by a clerestory, and a Western tower was added. The restoration of 1860-4 added further extensions to the East. The round, now the Baptistry, is still impressive, though restored 1868-73. Additions of 1860-4 by Sir George Gilbert Scott. Not a Templar church, always a parish church. Chancel screen by Oldrid Scott, 1880. Brass of 1640.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 75385 60939 (58m by 35m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1052407 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Apr 16 2019 11:20AM
