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- Allexton, Leicestershire (St Peter's Church)
St Peter's is a beautiful Medieval church, located in an attractive tree-filled churchyard.
It's great treasure is its Norman arcade, dating to around 1160 and fabulously carved with zig-zags and lozenge shapes. This was rescued from serious decay and respectfully restored in 1862.
The chancel arch is a little later and the aisles are an 1863 rebuild of predecessors pulled down in the 16th-century.
The dormer windows add a domestic touch, whereas the lions by the door are momentarily reminiscent of the grandeur of Verona or Venice.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
5 miles south of Oakham and 4 miles west of Uppingham, off A47 in village of Allexton; 'Historic Church' finger post sign in village
Nearest railway station: Oakham (6 miles)
SK 818 004
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.
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).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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.
Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire & Rutland County Guide (PDF, 4.5mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire & Rutland. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Withcote Chapel, Withcote, Leicestershire A stunning Tudor chapel with windows fit for a king Oakham Road, Withcote, Oakham, Leicestershire, LE15 8DP
See church page
Holy Cross Church, Burley, Rutland An exemplar of Medieval elegance Burley-on-the-Hill, Burley, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7SU
See church page
Church of St John the Baptist, Wakerley, Northamptonshire Some of the finest carved capitals in England Main Street, Wakerley, Stamford, Northamptonshire, LE15 8PA
See church page
Kirby Hall Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/kirby-hall
Rushton Triangular Lodge This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/rushton-triangular-lodge
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).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Leicestershire churches are in CCT’s North region.
Go Leicestershire tourism website
Leicestershire County Council website history section
Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society
Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society
Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust
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.
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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