St Peter and St Paul's Church, Kettering facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Kettering |
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The church as illustrated in 1843
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 St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Kettering
Location in Northamptonshire
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| 52°23′48.64″N 0°43′35.88″W / 52.3968444°N 0.7266333°W | |
| Location | Kettering, Northamptonshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Peter and Paul |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Specifications | |
| Spire height | 55 metres (180 ft) |
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| Parish | Kettering |
| Deanery | Kettering |
| Archdeaconry | Oakham |
| Diocese | Peterborough |
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Kettering is a Church of England parish church in Kettering, Northamptonshire.
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History
Little is known of the origins of the church, its first known priest becoming rector in 1219–20. The chancel is in the Early Decorated style of about 1300, the main fabric of the building being mostly Perpendicular, having been rebuilt in the mid 15th century. The crocketed spire reaches a height of about 180 feet (55 m)
Whether the current building replaced an earlier church on the site is unknown. Two medieval wall paintings, one of two angels with feathered wings, and one of a now faded saint, can still be seen inside the church.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Kettering.
Organ
A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
The Bells
The peal of 12 bells dates from 2004 and was cast by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London.
Carvings
The statues of St Peter and St Paul above the North Door were carved by local publisher and author J.L. Carr to replace carvings destroyed in the Reformation. A service of dedication was held for the carvings on Sunday 7 October 1984.
