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All Saints Church, Sutton Bassett
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All Saints Church, Sutton Bassett is located in Northamptonshire
All Saints Church, Sutton Bassett
All Saints Church, Sutton Bassett
Location in Northamptonshire
52°30′22″N 0°51′50″W / 52.50604°N 0.86399°W / 52.50604; -0.86399
OS grid reference SP 7720 9040
Country United Kingdom
Denomination Church of England
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II listed
Administration
Parish Sutton Bassett
Deanery Corby
Archdeaconry Oakham
Diocese Diocese of Peterborough

All Saints Church is a historic Church of England church located in Sutton Bassett, Northamptonshire. It was originally built to support St. Mary's Church in the nearby village of Weston by Welland. The church was first part of the Diocese of Lincoln. In 1539, it became part of the Diocese of Peterborough.

All Saints Church: A Glimpse into History

All Saints Church is very old! It was built around the 12th century, which means it's about 800 to 900 years old. Some experts even think it might be from the late 11th century. Imagine all the history this building has seen!

A Church Without a Graveyard

Most churches have a graveyard where people are buried. But All Saints Church is different. It does not have its own graveyard. This is quite unusual for a parish church.

What is a Grade II Listed Building?

All Saints Church is a Grade II listed building. This means it's a very important historical building. The government protects it because of its special architectural or historical interest. Being "listed" helps make sure these old buildings are kept safe for future generations to enjoy.

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