Church of St Andrew at Barnwell,Northamptonshire
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Norfolk12
N 52° 27.156 W 000° 27.434
30U E 672782 N 5814420
A old 12thc church on top of the hill overlooking the village of Barnwell,in Northamptonshire.
Waymark Code: WMBPGJ
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/10/2011
Views: 2
Until the late 1980's Barnwell House was the home of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. In past years H.M.The Queen worshipped here when staying at Barnwell Manor with the Gloucesters.
The present building is essentially a model ‘Early English’ design Grade 1 listed building. The first record of an incumbent is William de Kirkham 1248, under whose auspices the present building was commenced around 1255, being completed at the tower end around 1260. A thorough repair was carried out between 1740 and 1756, and two more recent restorations took place in 1851 and 1873 creating the church of today.
Examples of the oldest work can still be seen in the Chancel arch, the arcades, the south porch and entrance, and the tower. The windows are also notable, the East window being designed by the architect Sir George Gilbert Scott 1851.
Although the Church is usually kept locked a key holder is listed
There is a car park to the north side, a toilet accessible to the disabled, and facilities for serving coffee and refreshments. It is possible to arrange for groups to have guided tours of the church, with refreshments if required, for a small charge.
There is a small Church Choir which rehearses on Tuesday evenings and leads the service every Sunday morning at 11am.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1255
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
St Andrews Church
Barnwell, Northant's UK
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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