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St Peter

The church stands on rising ground above the main road and the first thing you see is the great west end tower, richly ornamented, with spire above (the latter replaced in 1821 after a fire).

Raunds, Northamptonshire

Opening times

Normally locked but keys available.

Address

Church Street
Raunds
Northamptonshire
NN9 6JB

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52.3470507, -0.5333033

The tower is part of the early 13th century rebuilding of the Norman church which resulted in one of the finest medieval buildings in east Northamptonshire.

Internally the church has a broad nave with side aisles, the main Victorian fixtures found here introduced by GG Scott (1870s ) and by Townsend & Sons (c1900).

The principal decoration though remains the splendid sequence of late medieval wall paintings which include, above the chancel arch, angels carrying the instruments of the passion surrounding the cross.

High up on either side of the nave are yet further paintings. Equally rare is the early 15th century clock dial, supported by painted angels found above the apex of the tower arch. There is a very odd font with applied ram's head.

  • National heritage here

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Captivating architecture

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Parking within 250m

  • Non-accessible toilets in church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Little Sunbeams (parents & toddler group) Tuesday mornings during school term time 9.15am to 11.15am.

  • Church of England

  • Repair Grant, £20,000, 2017

  • Our Repair Grants funded urgent repair work to help keep churches open.

Contact information

Church website

Gallery

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Other nearby churches

St Mary the Virgin

Woodford, Northamptonshire

The ancient village centre stands above the flood plain of the river Nene.

St Peter

Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire

Despite being in the busy Nene Valley between Wellingborough and Thrapston, Irthlingborough church seen from the far side of the river retains a timeless and surprisingly isolated quality, its extraordinary tower remains the highest building in the area.