This 13th-century church features a striking combination of Gothic and Perpendicular architectural styles, with a tall, slender spire rising from the tower. The building's exterior is clad in warm, honey-colored stone, with intricate carvings and ornate details adorning the walls and windows. Inside, the church boasts a stunning interior with a vaulted ceiling, ornate tombs, and intricate stone carvings. The church is also home to a number of historic monuments and memorials, including a 14th-century tomb of an unknown knight and a 16th-century monument to the Bishop of Lichfield.
Fantastic Historic Church in a beautiful village and the resting place of Kings , Saints and Vikings not forgetting famous cricketers too . King Aethelbald of Mercia and Saint Wystan himself were once laid to rest here . Also, one Ivar Ragnarsson, aka Ivar the Boneless the famous and indomitable warrior of the Great Heathan Army fame is said to be at rest here . WOW . Well worth a visit for both history and church fanatics . More importantly a beautiful place for quiet reflection and prayer .
Amazing church with a lot of history. Recommend you go into the crypt. I feel they could have made more of the fact that it was the burial place of the Mercia Kings. Also, the link to the Vikings and the discovery of the viking burials 200+ and that one of those buried was thought to be Ivar the Boneless. Would have loved to see the burial mound, but no signs seemed to be situated in the private garden next to the church.
A fine church in the old mercian capitol of repton. Parking is limited near the church and is on a busy toad, but font let that put you off. Outside there is the burial of one of the greatest cricketers of his age CB Fry, while inside there are some great old tombs, and a wonderful saxon crypt to explore. Def worth a look
The crypt of this church is 8th century and therefore is one of the oldest continuously used places of worship in the country. It's a special place. The rest of the church is 14/15th century and nice enough, some interesting grave slabs on display and some Saxon era columns and cross shaft pieces kept in the porch. The church also has the distinction of being the centre of the winter camp of the 'great heathen army' IE vikings who invaded England in 873. Lots of history round here
This is such a beautiful church, set in lovely surroundings and so peaceful, full of history, dating back to the Anglo Saxon's.
Feel the heavy hand of history on your shoulder. The crypt is a must see for anyone interested in Anglo-Saxon history.
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Fantastic Historic Church in a beautiful village and the resting place of Kings , Saints and Vikings not forgetting famous cricketers too . King Aethelbald of Mercia and Saint Wystan himself were once laid to rest here . Also, one Ivar Ragnarsson, aka Ivar the Boneless the famous and indomitable warrior of the Great Heathan Army fame is said to be at rest here . WOW . Well worth a visit for both history and church fanatics . More importantly a beautiful place for quiet reflection and prayer .
Amazing church with a lot of history. Recommend you go into the crypt. I feel they could have made more of the fact that it was the burial place of the Mercia Kings. Also, the link to the Vikings and the discovery of the viking burials 200+ and that one of those buried was thought to be Ivar the Boneless. Would have loved to see the burial mound, but no signs seemed to be situated in the private garden next to the church.
A fine church in the old mercian capitol of repton. Parking is limited near the church and is on a busy toad, but font let that put you off. Outside there is the burial of one of the greatest cricketers of his age CB Fry, while inside there are some great old tombs, and a wonderful saxon crypt to explore. Def worth a look
The crypt of this church is 8th century and therefore is one of the oldest continuously used places of worship in the country. It's a special place. The rest of the church is 14/15th century and nice enough, some interesting grave slabs on display and some Saxon era columns and cross shaft pieces kept in the porch. The church also has the distinction of being the centre of the winter camp of the 'great heathen army' IE vikings who invaded England in 873. Lots of history round here
This is such a beautiful church, set in lovely surroundings and so peaceful, full of history, dating back to the Anglo Saxon's.
Feel the heavy hand of history on your shoulder. The crypt is a must see for anyone interested in Anglo-Saxon history.
