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Church of All Saints, Cottesbrooke

Norman & medievalFree admission

Church of All Saints, Cottesbrooke — church in Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire, England, UK.

Church of All Saints, Cottesbrooke, historic churches in West Midlands

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Pitsford and Brampton · 7.2 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of All Saints, Cottesbrooke is a parish church in the West Midlands. Built or established in 1250, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. It sits within the Daventry parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, about 7.2 km away. Postcode area NN6.

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Heritage listing

Details SP7173 COTTESBROOKE COTTESBROOKE 14/132 Church of All Saints 02/11/54 - I Church. Late C13 with C18 alterations. Originally cruciform plan with west tower. Coursed limestone and lias rubble with ashlar dressings and lead roof. Chancel C13. East window of 2 lancets with moulded surrounds. South elevation of 2-window range of C18 2-light windows with Y-tracery. North elevation similar with tall lancet, part blocked. Shallow pitched roof with finial and moulded stone cornice. South transept C13 with 3 C18, two-light windows with Y-tracery. Gabled roof with ashlar parapet, with decorated string course and gargoyles. Nave C13: South elevation, of 2-window range with porch between 3- and 4-light C18 traceried windows. Gabled porch with 6-panelled double doors. North elevation similar with arcade to demolished north transept partially blocked and formed into a window with Y-tracery. Shallow pitched roof with castellated ashlar parapet. West tower late C13 of 3 stages with angle buttresses at corners. Narrow lancet in second stage. Pair of 2-light bell chamber windows in third stage with Y-tracery and moulded surrounds repeated on each face. Moulded corners to third stage. Castellated ashlar parapet with moulded pinnacles. Interior: Chancel: All windows have C13 shafts with capitals and moulded surrounds. Fine C15 shallow pitch king post roof. Chamfered chancel arch with truncated shafts and ogee headed squint to right. Navel Windows are similar to the chancel. Flat plaster ceiling with C18 painted cornice restored in 1960. Double chamfered tower arch. Plain chamfered arch to south transept with rood loft opening to loft. Perpendicular roof to south transept. C19 Stained glass to east windows, south east chancel window and north and south chancel lancets. The pulpit is

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Church of All Saints is located in Cottesbrooke, West Midlands, NN6. Established in 1250, this Grade I listed building exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture.

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Coordinates
52.3553, -0.9588
Parish
Cottesbrooke
Postcode
NN6 8PQ
Parliamentary constituency
Daventry
Established
1250
Nearest railway station
Pitsford and Brampton7.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of All Saints, Cottesbrooke?
Church of All Saints, Cottesbrooke is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN6 8PQ), in the parish of Cottesbrooke.
When was Church of All Saints, Cottesbrooke built?
Built or established in 1250.
Is Church of All Saints, Cottesbrooke a listed building?
Church of All Saints, Cottesbrooke is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of All Saints, Cottesbrooke free to visit?
Yes, Church of All Saints, Cottesbrooke is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of All Saints, Cottesbrooke?
The nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN6 8PQ.