English Heritage sites near Pitsford Parish
RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
11 miles from Pitsford Parish
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
13 miles from Pitsford Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
13 miles from Pitsford Parish
The gatehouse, chapel and other remains of a communal residence for priests serving the parish church, founded by locally-born Archbishop Chichele before 1425. Regularly used for events, and art and heritage exhibitions.
KIRBY HALL
19 miles from Pitsford Parish
Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'.
LYDDINGTON BEDE HOUSE
20 miles from Pitsford Parish
Set beside the church of a picturesque ironstone village, Lyddington Bede House originated as the late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
24 miles from Pitsford Parish
Bushmead Priory is a rare survival of the complete refectory of an Augustinian priory, with a fine timber roof and notable 14th century wall paintings.
Churches in Pitsford Parish
All Saints' Church, Pitsford
Church Street
PITSFORD
Northamptonshire
All Saints' Pitsford was in existence at the time of the Domesday Book (1086 AD) and fragments of building remain from that time, notably the unique Norman Tympanum over the church door. There were at least two earlier churches on the site whose foundations were revealed when the church was rebuilt in the C19th.
Major works are currently taking place inside the church which will reopen on Sunday 15 May at 1100.
The 2022 Easter Day Service will take place in Pitsford Village Hall at 1100.
All Saints aims to serve the whole of the local community as its parish church.
To get in touch please email [email protected]
Pubs in Pitsford Parish
Griffin
25 High Street, Pitsford, NN6 9AD
(01604) 880346
griffinpitsford.co.uk