Listed Building: Church of St. Peter (1052417)
Please read our guidance page about heritage designations.
| Grade | I |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1052417 |
| Date assigned | 19 January 1952 |
| Date last amended | 17 October 2005 |
Description
Mainly Norman, circa 1160, but of Saxon origin. Stone, with chancel, North and South chapels, nave, North and South aisles, with continuous arcade of 8 bays. Typical elaborate ornamentation, carved caps and banded columns, moulded bases, decorated arches, external blind arcading. Early C17 western Tower. C15 Font. C15 crypt. Restored East end, by George Gilbert Scott 1850. Finely carved C18 wall tablets and monuments include 1742 to John Smith, mezzotint engraver, by John Hunt. Monument with bust by M Noble, 1839, to William Smith, founder of stratigraphical geology. Nos. 33 to 43 (odd) and 37a form a group with St Peter's Church and Nos. 1 to 3 Black Lion Hill.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 74980 60377 (36m by 16m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1052417 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Aug 30 2022 11:23AM
