Church of St Peter and St Paul, Market Overton
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Peter, St Paul
Administration
DiocesePeterborough
ParishMarket Overton, Rutland
Clergy
Vicar(s)Stephen Griffiths[1]

The Church of St Peter and St Paul is the Church of England parish church in Market Overton, Rutland. The church is part of the Oakham team ministry.[2] It is a Grade I listed building.[3]

History

The Anglo-Saxon tower arch

The church primarily dates from the late 13th and early 14th century[4] though it does have a tower arch dating from the Anglo-Saxon era, the "only worthwhile piece of Anglo-Saxon architecture in the County".[3]

The tower was added in the 13th century but the top section was added the following century and it was also raised.[5]

There is an Early English[6] column capital inverted to make a base for the Norman bowl, on the font.[5]

A coffin the size of an infant is on the north side of the tower arch and was probably made for an Anglo-Saxon family.[5] On the east wall of the chancel, is a monument to Henry Tymperon. There is also a monument to Thomas Cox, a former rector.[5]

The sundial on the south face of the tower is said to have been donated by Sir Isaac Newton.[3][6] His mother, Harriet Ayscough, lived in the village.[5]

References

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  1. ↑ "Market Overton: St Peter & St Paul". www.achurchnearyou.com. Archived from the original on 7 March 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Market Overton". Oakham Team Ministry. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 Historic England, "Church of St Peter and St Paul (1073229)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 8 January 2018
  4. ↑ "National Monument record for the church".
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "Market Overton Church - History, Travel, and accommodation information". Britain Express. Archived from the original on 28 February 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  6. 1 2 "Market Overton, Rutland - genealogy heraldry and history". ukga.org. Archived from the original on 19 July 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2021.

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