St Peter's Church, Empingham

St Peter's Church is a church in Empingham, Rutland. It is a Grade I listed building.[1]

St Peter's Church, Empingham
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Peter
Administration
DiocesePeterborough
ParishEmpingham, Rutland

History

The church was mostly built in the 13th century[2] but there has certainly been a church here since the Norman era. The southern arcade, dating back to the early 13th century, is the oldest part of the current church. The chancel also dates from the 13th century and has a double piscina and a triple sedilia.[3] The northern aisle was built in the 14th century. The piscinas indicate where the altars were around the church.[4]

In the 15th century the clerestory was added[3] and the roof was raised. The figures carved on the roof were added at this time.[3][4]

A slightly painted over, medieval wall painting depicting the Virgin Mary, is situated on the southern wall.[4][5]

The northern transept has some stone grave slabs as well as a painting showing the faces of St Joachim and St Anne.[4][5]

References
  1. Historic England. "Church of St Peter (1073940)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  2. "St Peter's Church, Empingham, Rutland. Open Daily. Free Admission. - See Around Britain". seearoundbritain.com. Archived from the original on 3 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  3. "Empingham Church | Leicestershire & Rutland Church Journal". Leicestershire & Rutland Church Journal | the Parish Churches & History of Leicestershire & Rutland. 4 March 2015. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  4. "Empingham, St Peter's Church - History, Travel, and accommodation information". Britain Express. Archived from the original on 5 August 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  5. "Welcome to Empingham Village website". www.empingham.life. Archived from the original on 1 September 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2021.

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