Church of All Saints, Houghton Conquest, Medieval parish church in Houghton Conquest, England.
Description
Church of All Saints is a parish church built in the medieval period with walls of coursed ironstone rubble and ashlar dressings. The building features a clay tile roof and an embattled tower that contains six bells.
History
The building was constructed around 1350 and underwent major changes in later centuries. Significant renovations took place in 1845, with further architectural work carried out by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1870.
Culture
The interior displays medieval wall paintings, including a 15th-century St Christopher above the north doorway. The chancel contains numerous carved alabaster monuments that reflect the site's long religious importance.
Practical
The church welcomes visitors who wish to examine its architecture and medieval glass fragments in detail. It is advisable to allow time to explore the historical monuments and wall paintings throughout the interior.
Did you know?
A notable feature is the external canopied tomb of Thomas Awdley from 1531 on the south side of the building. The parish registers begin in 1595 and provide a window into community life from centuries past.
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