Nominal: 621 Hz Weight: 2472 lbs Diameter: 50.38" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1898
Dove Bell ID: 5515 Tower ID: 11998 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Raunds: St Peter
Diocese of Peterborough
Church, 628260
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Overview
Grid reference: TL 0 730
The church stands on rising ground above the main road. The first thing you see is the great west end tower, richly ornamented, with spire above (the latter replaced in 1821 after a fire).The tower is part of the early 13th century rebuilding of the Norman church which resulted in one of the finest medieval buildings in East Northamptonshire. Internally a broad nave with side aisles, the main Victorian fixtures found here introduced by G.G. Scott (1870s) and by Townsend & Sons (c.1900). The principal decoration though remains the splendid sequence of late medieval wall paintings which include, above the chancel arch, angels carrying the instruments of the passion surrounding the cross. High up on either side of the nave are yet further paintings. Equally rare is the early 15th century Clock Dial, supported by painted angels found above the apex of the tower arch. Very odd font with applied ram’s head.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Normally locked but keys available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 954 m²
Building Materials
Limestone
12th Century
Raunds Limestone
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1246 Hz Weight: 724 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1898
Dove Bell ID: 36161 Tower ID: 11998 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1167 Hz Weight: 796 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1898
Dove Bell ID: 36162 Tower ID: 11998 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1037 Hz Weight: 931 lbs Diameter: 34.38" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Eayre 1732
Dove Bell ID: 36163 Tower ID: 11998 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 930 Hz Weight: 962 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Henry Penn 1723
Dove Bell ID: 36164 Tower ID: 11998 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 828 Hz Weight: 1093 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Eayre 1732
Dove Bell ID: 36165 Tower ID: 11998 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 785 Hz Weight: 1166 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 36166 Tower ID: 11998 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 698 Hz Weight: 1360 lbs Diameter: 42.63" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1879
Dove Bell ID: 36167 Tower ID: 11998 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 0 730
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.
National Heritage record for England designations
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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