
When enclosures diverted the London to Northampton road away from Furtho, it became a deserted village with only a farm, a Medieval dovecot, a few lumps in the land and this delightful 900-year-old church remaining.
The chancel is 14th-century but the nave and squat tower were reconstructed early in the 17th-century. The font and its cover also date from this time.
St Bartholomew’s ceased to be a parish church in 1920. Inside it is tranquil and atmospheric.
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10 miles south of Northampton, off A508, 1 mile north of A508/A5 roundabout on Northampton Road; church in farmyard along track opposite Yardley Road, between Old Stratford and Potterspury Lodge
Nearest railway station: Wolverton (3 miles)
SP 773 431
01/05/12
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Warkwickshire & Northamptonshire County Guide (PDF, 4.5mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. Printed copies of the county guides are also available at the church.

Church of St Michael & All Angels, Thornton, Buckinghamshire Sixteen kneeling brass children Thornton College, Thornton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0HJ
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Church of St Peter & St Paul, Preston Deanery, Northamptonshire 1,000 years of animals, both carved and real! Preston Deanery, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2DX
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St Lawrence's Church, Broughton, Buckinghamshire Stunningly detailed Medieval wall paintings Broughton Village, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9AA
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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All our Northamptonshire churches are in CCT’s South East region.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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