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St Peter's Church is the former parish church of Barton-upon-Humber in North Lincolnshire, England. It is one of the best known Anglo-Saxon buildings, in part due to its role in Thomas Rickman's identification of the style. It has been subject to major excavations. The former Church of England church is now run by English Heritage and houses an exhibition exploring its history.
The church lies immediately east of the remains of a near circular enclosure which contained a hall. This is, on average, 820 feet (250Â m) in diameter and was originally surrounded by a ditch and timber palisade known to date to before 900. An early pagan Saxon cemetery, believed to be linked with this enclosure and dated to the first half of the seventh century, was discovered at Castledyke, south of the church, and was used to bury high-status individuals. In 669 Saint Chad founded a monastery in neighbouring Barrow-upon-Humber. An Anglo-Saxon charter dated 971 suggests that Barton became a grange attached to this monastery.
Very interesting 45 minutes spent here. The Buried Lives exhibition is a fascinating insight into how people have lived and died over the the last 1000+ years of its existence. There is also the remarkable Anglo Saxon tower, an astonishing survival given the absence of many buildings of this period in England pre 1066. Also we was fortunate to have an EH staff member (on his first day working there) passionately describing the site to us from his new personal research for his new role there. Had been wanting to visit the site for a couple of years and it certainly delivered.
Brad AshworthJul 31, 2017
An amazing place to visit with so much history from the building additions to the excavations through to where it is at the present time. So worth a visit.
Pauline CluesAug 27, 2017
A wonderful Angelo Saxton church with great wildlife from Germany pondering the beck.
Johnny ArrowSep 4, 2017
Nice historic church with a great little pond fed by a small beck
Ryan DaviesOct 7, 2017
A significant Anglo Saxon church. Not to be missed if you are interested in the past.
Jon KennyMay 16, 2017
A great English heritage site, we were recommended it as there was a bone exhibition on. The lady at Thornton abbey told us about it. We had a fabulous time learn about the effects of different diseases on bones. It's a lovely open space and very interesting architecturally. Although dogs aren't allowed inside my two enjoyed exploring the grounds.
Rosemary RabjohnMay 22, 2018
Yes, the place is small and it is easy to get through in 10 minutes if you rush. But if you take your time you can see a lot of art in the windows and architecture that you would miss on a speedy walk through. The site is rather quaint and small, as stated, but it has a history going back well over a thousand years and saw continuous use from the 8th C up to the early 20th C. Seeing the exhibits and how the church grew from a simple tower up to its current iteration is just amazing. It is out of the way, but if you have a chance to visit St Peter's and explore the quiet town of Barton-upon-Humber, I would suggest that you do.
Ian M McAfeeMay 28, 2018
Open Sunday's and bank holiday Monday, this a good place to get a look at Barton's past. Displays tell of the changes of the church and it's buried resident's through wealth and disease Staff are on hand to help with any questions and there are toilet facilities on site. Some interactive displays for the kids too. Worth doing alongside Thornton Abbey
Ashley LightfootJul 15, 2018
Absolutely fascinating church with much of the original Saxon architecture still in place. Up to 3000 graves had been excavated on this site providing much information on the local community over a 1000 year period.
Ingvar SpencerJun 28, 2018
Very interesting 45 minutes spent here. The Buried Lives exhibition is a fascinating insight into how people have lived and died over the the last 1000+ years of its existence. There is also the remarkable Anglo Saxon tower, an astonishing survival given the absence of many buildings of this period in England pre 1066. Also we was fortunate to have an EH staff member (on his first day working there) passionately describing the site to us from his new personal research for his new role there. Had been wanting to visit the site for a couple of years and it certainly delivered.
Brad AshworthJul 31, 2017
An amazing place to visit with so much history from the building additions to the excavations through to where it is at the present time. So worth a visit.
Pauline CluesAug 27, 2017
A wonderful Angelo Saxton church with great wildlife from Germany pondering the beck.
Johnny ArrowSep 4, 2017
Nice historic church with a great little pond fed by a small beck
Ryan DaviesOct 7, 2017
A significant Anglo Saxon church. Not to be missed if you are interested in the past.
Jon KennyMay 16, 2017
A great English heritage site, we were recommended it as there was a bone exhibition on. The lady at Thornton abbey told us about it. We had a fabulous time learn about the effects of different diseases on bones. It's a lovely open space and very interesting architecturally. Although dogs aren't allowed inside my two enjoyed exploring the grounds.
Rosemary RabjohnMay 22, 2018
Yes, the place is small and it is easy to get through in 10 minutes if you rush. But if you take your time you can see a lot of art in the windows and architecture that you would miss on a speedy walk through. The site is rather quaint and small, as stated, but it has a history going back well over a thousand years and saw continuous use from the 8th C up to the early 20th C. Seeing the exhibits and how the church grew from a simple tower up to its current iteration is just amazing. It is out of the way, but if you have a chance to visit St Peter's and explore the quiet town of Barton-upon-Humber, I would suggest that you do.
Ian M McAfeeMay 28, 2018
Open Sunday's and bank holiday Monday, this a good place to get a look at Barton's past. Displays tell of the changes of the church and it's buried resident's through wealth and disease Staff are on hand to help with any questions and there are toilet facilities on site. Some interactive displays for the kids too. Worth doing alongside Thornton Abbey
Ashley LightfootJul 15, 2018
Absolutely fascinating church with much of the original Saxon architecture still in place. Up to 3000 graves had been excavated on this site providing much information on the local community over a 1000 year period.
Ingvar SpencerJun 28, 2018
Very interesting 45 minutes spent here. The Buried Lives exhibition is a fascinating insight into how people have lived and died over the the last 1000+ years of its existence. There is also the remarkable Anglo Saxon tower, an astonishing survival given the absence of many buildings of this period in England pre 1066. Also we was fortunate to have an EH staff member (on his first day working there) passionately describing the site to us from his new personal research for his new role there. Had been wanting to visit the site for a couple of years and it certainly delivered.
Brad AshworthJul 31, 2017
An amazing place to visit with so much history from the building additions to the excavations through to where it is at the present time. So worth a visit.
Pauline CluesAug 27, 2017
A wonderful Angelo Saxton church with great wildlife from Germany pondering the beck.
Johnny ArrowSep 4, 2017
Nice historic church with a great little pond fed by a small beck
Ryan DaviesOct 7, 2017
A significant Anglo Saxon church. Not to be missed if you are interested in the past.
Jon KennyMay 16, 2017
A great English heritage site, we were recommended it as there was a bone exhibition on. The lady at Thornton abbey told us about it. We had a fabulous time learn about the effects of different diseases on bones. It's a lovely open space and very interesting architecturally. Although dogs aren't allowed inside my two enjoyed exploring the grounds.
Rosemary RabjohnMay 22, 2018
Yes, the place is small and it is easy to get through in 10 minutes if you rush. But if you take your time you can see a lot of art in the windows and architecture that you would miss on a speedy walk through. The site is rather quaint and small, as stated, but it has a history going back well over a thousand years and saw continuous use from the 8th C up to the early 20th C. Seeing the exhibits and how the church grew from a simple tower up to its current iteration is just amazing. It is out of the way, but if you have a chance to visit St Peter's and explore the quiet town of Barton-upon-Humber, I would suggest that you do.
Ian M McAfeeMay 28, 2018
Open Sunday's and bank holiday Monday, this a good place to get a look at Barton's past. Displays tell of the changes of the church and it's buried resident's through wealth and disease Staff are on hand to help with any questions and there are toilet facilities on site. Some interactive displays for the kids too. Worth doing alongside Thornton Abbey
Ashley LightfootJul 15, 2018
Absolutely fascinating church with much of the original Saxon architecture still in place. Up to 3000 graves had been excavated on this site providing much information on the local community over a 1000 year period.
Ingvar SpencerJun 28, 2018
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