Nominal: 659 Hz Weight: 1908 lbs Diameter: 45.88" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2006
Dove Bell ID: 4946 Tower ID: 12689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Northampton: All Saints
Diocese of Peterborough
Church, 628112
http://www.allsaintsnorthampton.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 754 604
At All Saints you encounter a Wren city church in the provinces of the highest quality. In 1675 Northampton’s principal medieval church was burnt down leaving just its 13th century crypt and large central tower. The re built church, probably designed by Henry Bell of Kings Lynn, was based on Wren’s contemporary St Mary – at – Hill in the city of London. It took thirty years to complete and is built in the baroque classical style. Externally this includes a great columned portico, a dome, lanterns and very regular walls with lancet windows encased in classical arches. Internally you encounter large square space, the elaborately plastered ceilings supported by four massive ionic columns. It is a splendid example of Carolean architecture. The rich plaster work was carried out by Edward Goudge whose work is also to be found in the adjacent Session House. The majority of the fitments also survive including the Mayor’s Chair (really a throne ), the pulpit, communion rails, organ case and even the original reredos ( paintings of Moses and Aaron and the ten commandments ) now though distributed around the church. The principal benefactor was Charles II and this is made clear by the unusually placed full length statue of the monarch by the local sculptor John Hunt which tops the portico. Beneath you will see an inscription “This Statue was erected in memory of King Charles II who gave a thousand ton of timber toward the re building of the church and to this town seven years chimney money…” The very sensitive late 19th century restoration, principally in the chancel heighten the baroque effect with new reredos choir stalls and fluted ionic columns.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
The church is open to visitors from 9am to 6pm. Facilities include toilets and an on site restaurant.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 942 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1663 Hz Weight: 474 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2006
Dove Bell ID: 33185 Tower ID: 12689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1477 Hz Weight: 506 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2006
Dove Bell ID: 33186 Tower ID: 12689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1320 Hz Weight: 562 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2006
Dove Bell ID: 33187 Tower ID: 12689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1247 Hz Weight: 618 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2006
Dove Bell ID: 33188 Tower ID: 12689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1109 Hz Weight: 676 lbs Diameter: 30.6" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2006
Dove Bell ID: 33189 Tower ID: 12689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 990 Hz Weight: 714 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2006
Dove Bell ID: 33190 Tower ID: 12689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 881 Hz Weight: 796 lbs Diameter: 33.88" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2006
Dove Bell ID: 33191 Tower ID: 12689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 832 Hz Weight: 1013 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2006
Dove Bell ID: 33192 Tower ID: 12689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 742 Hz Weight: 1400 lbs Diameter: 40.88" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2006
Dove Bell ID: 33193 Tower ID: 12689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 754 604
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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