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St Peter's Church, Lutton
Lutton Church St Peter - geograph.org.uk - 315551.jpg
St Peter's Church, Lutton, from the south
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OS grid reference TL 112 098
Location Lutton, Northamptonshire
Country England
Denomination Anglican
History
Status Parish church
Dedication St Peter
Architecture
Functional status Active
Heritage designation Grade I
Designated 1 June 1967
Architectural type Church
Style Perpendicular, Gothic Revival
Specifications
Materials Limestone with ashlar dressings and lead roof
Administration
Parish Lutton, Northamptonshire
Deanery Oundle
Archdeaconry Oakham
Diocese Anglican Diocese of Peterborough
Province Province of Canterbury

St Peter's Church in Lutton, Northamptonshire is a very old and important church. It stands on the highest spot in the village, in England. This church is so special that it's officially listed as a Grade I building. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in the country! Today, it's still an active church for the Church of England, serving the local community.

History of St Peter's Church

The Apreece brothers monument in the Church - geograph.org.uk - 315554
The Apreece brothers monument inside the church, from around 1633.

St Peter's Church is very old, with parts of it dating back to the 11th century. Over many years, new sections were added. For example, the North aisle was built in the 13th century.

Later, in the 14th century, the South aisle was added. The tall tower and the clerestory (the upper part of the church walls with windows) were built in the 15th century. The church was also repaired and updated in the 19th century.

See also

  • Grade I listed buildings in Northamptonshire
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