Church of All Saints, Houghton Conquest

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Church of All Saints, Houghton Conquest

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Church of All Saints, Houghton Conquest, Medieval parish church in Houghton Conquest, England.

The Church of All Saints features coursed ironstone rubble walls, ashlar dressings, clay tile roofs, and an embattled tower containing six bells.

Built around 1350, this Grade I listed church received major renovations in 1845 and underwent architectural modifications by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1870.

The interior holds medieval wall paintings, including a 15th-century St Christopher above the north doorway and numerous carved alabaster monuments in the chancel.

The church maintains its original religious function while welcoming visitors to examine its architectural features, medieval glass fragments, and historical monuments.

The south elevation contains an external canopied tomb from 1531 belonging to Thomas Awdley, with the church's register containing records dating back to 1595.

Location: Houghton Conquest

Inception: 14 century

GPS coordinates: 52.06140,-0.47920

Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:51

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