All Saints Church, Conington, Cambridgeshire

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Accessibility

"There is a firm grassy path to the west door of the church with a very small step at entrance."

Brief description

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/static/uploaded/f5301106-0e97-4e55-a76e79e8fd828b55.pdf

"The fine, lofty pinnacles of Conington's magnificent tower can be seen from the Great North Road and from the main rail route to Edinburgh. This late medieval church is a light-filled wonder, its clear glass Perpendicular windows displaying almost lace-like tracery. This very handsome church was built as a whole at the end of the fifteenth century with only minor embellishments later. Highlights include: arcades; a piscina and sedilia; the original nave roof and chapel screens; excellent pews and other furnishings mostly dating from 1841.

The estate of Conington belonged to Maud, niece of William the Conqueror, who married David, son of the Scottish King Malcolm in 1109. Conington remained part of Scotland until 1237 and was eventually passed to the Cotton family, whose gloriously opulent monuments spanning three centuries are held in the church today, together with memorials to a Scottish king and a prince."

Address

Church Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3QA

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Website

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/all-saints-conington.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints_Church,_Conington

Directions

"Take junction 15 or 16 off A1(M) between Huntingdon and Peterborough, near Sawtry with directions to Conington. Good directions in village to church and 457th USAF war memorial."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

2021: "The Church is open for appointments only. Please contact Karen Moore for more information at kmoore@thecct.org.uk or 07876 324554."

Transport

Nearest railway station: Peterborough (8 miles).

Amenities

In Sawtry and Ramsey.

"Conington is a large church with fixed pews. There is electricity. There is no heating or toilet facilities."

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