Church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham
| Church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham | |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Peter, St Paul |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Peterborough |
| Parish | Langham, Rutland |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Stephen Griffiths[1] |
| Vicar(s) | Chris Rattenberry and Deborah Marsh[1] |
The Church of St Peter and St Paul is a church in Langham, Rutland. The Church of England parish church is a Grade I listed building.[2]
History[edit]
The church dates to the 13th century.[3][4][2] The chancel arch and the arcades in the nave date to the 14th century and the aisles, transepts and clerestory were added in the 15th century.[5][2] Above each column and around the walls are carvings[2] which are thought to have been carved by some apprentice masons who did some work on Canterbury Cathedral.[5][better source needed]
Sir Henry Clarke-Jervoise is remembered in a stained glass window in the south transept by Ninian Comper, who was also responsible for the east window's glass. In the south transept is a marble slab remembering John Clarke and one of his wives.[5]
To one side is a calligraphy scroll commemorating Simon Langham (1310 – 1376) who was born in the village. He was a monk at Westminster Abbey who became Archbishop of Canterbury and a cardinal.[5]
The font dates from the 14th century. There is also a 16th-century oak chest. There are also some unusual elephant carvings on top of the vestry wall,[5] carved to remember the Owen family who supported the church. The family were involved in the East India Company.[5]
There is a plaque commemorating John Brocklehurst, 1st Baron Ranksborough.
Outside, situated near the south door, is a stump of a cross. There is also a grave remembering Sir Kenneth Ruddle, a member of the Ruddles Brewery family.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Find a church". www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d Historic England (14 June 1954). "Church of St Peter and St Paul (1073732)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
- ^ "St Peter & St Paul Langham – Oakham Team Ministry". Archived from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul Langham in Rutland". www.langhaminrutland.org.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Langham, St Peter & St Paul Church - History, Travel, and accommodation information". Britain Express. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.