Today is the second Heritage Open day weekend and I noticed that a church I need in Northamptonshire near Milton Keynes was open. I found that 2 others were normally open and there was another near them so I set off to Northamptonshire.
My first stop
888 All Saints, Earls Barton
The church is famous for its Saxon tower.
The screen is perpendicular but was restored in the 1930's with Saints in contemporary dress.
And onto
889 All Saints, Brixworth
And another Saxon tower, and the nave is Saxon is well.. the church possibly dates to the late 7th century. Inside it has been heavily restored. But parts of this church are over 1300 years old!
This is a Roman Eagle probably taken from a nearby villa..... and this is over 1600 years old!
The next church I didn't know if it was open but it was 3 miles down the road.
And yes it was the lady cleaning the bat droppings said it was open every day..... I like that. I may not be Religious but I respect communities that keep churches open.
890 All Saints, Cottesbrooke
Noted for the Langham Mausoleum
And finally the church that was open for Heritage Open day
891 St Guthlac's, Passenham
The painting are 1620 and this is a VERY unusual period to see such decoration in England.
As you can see from the bunting they were making a thing of the opening and selling cake to raise money. I wish I could have had some! But I hope they raised plenty of money.
And thank you to the first 3 that are regularly Open! It was a good and successful day.
I really must find where to stay in Northamptonshire as there are lots of historic houses to visit.
1 comment:
oh Wow!!! Four wonderful churches and all superb. Love the Roman Eagle and the tomb in the 3rd church especially :) Great photos. I am not religious at all but like you I do admire those churches that are always open.
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