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St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe

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St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe — church in Apethorpe, Northamptonshire, UK.

St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe, historic churches in London

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Yarwell Junction (NVR) · 5.6 km
  • Free entry

About

St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Apethorpe, Northamptonshire, UK". Coordinates: 52.5495°, -0.4898°.

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Heritage listing

St Leonard's Church is an Anglican church in the village of Apethorpe in Northamptonshire, England. It is an active parish church in the Diocese of Peterborough. It has been designated a Grade I listed building by English Heritage.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Leonard's Church is an Anglican church in the village of Apethorpe in Northamptonshire, England. It is an active parish church in the Diocese of Peterborough. It has been designated a Grade I listed building by English Heritage.

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Background

History

The church at Apethorpe dates mostly from the 14th or 15th century, although there may have been an earlier structure on the site. A chapel and tower were added in the 17th century and the tower was restored in the 19th century. The church was designated a Grade I listed building by English Heritage on 23 May 1967. The Grade I listing is for buildings "of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important".

Architecture

The nave has a three-bay arcade with double-chamfered arches. There is an arch to the tower, which is chamfered and moulded. The chancel contains a carved corbel and the pulpit and baptismal font, which date from the 18th century. and his wife Lady Grace Mildmay (d. 1620), an effigy to Sir Richard Dalton (d. 1442) and a 19th-century marble monument to John Arthur Fane, the infant son of Lord Burghersh.

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Coordinates
52.5495, -0.4898
Parish
Apethorpe
Postcode
PE8 5DL
Parliamentary constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire
Established
1350
Nearest railway station
Yarwell Junction (NVR)5.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe?
St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe is in London, United Kingdom (postcode PE8 5DL), in the parish of Apethorpe.
When was St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe built?
Built or established in 1350.
Is St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe a listed building?
St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe free to visit?
Yes, St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe is free to enter.
How do I get to St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe?
The nearest railway station is Yarwell Junction (NVR), about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE8 5DL.