English Heritage sites near Laxton Parish
HOWDEN MINSTER
5 miles from Laxton Parish
The elaborately decorated ruins of a 14th-century chancel and chapter house (viewable only from the outside), attached to the still operational cathedral-like minster church.
ST PETER'S CHURCH, BARTON-UPON-HUMBER
14 miles from Laxton Parish
Located in North Lincolnshire, St Peter's Church is an archaeological and architectural treasure trove waiting for you to discover. It is home to over 2800 burials from Anglo-Saxon to Victorian times.
GAINSTHORPE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
16 miles from Laxton Parish
A deserted medieval village, one of the best-preserved examples in England, clearly visible as a complex of grassy humps and bumps.
THORNTON ABBEY AND GATEHOUSE
19 miles from Laxton Parish
Thornton Abbey’s enormous and ornate fortified gatehouse is the largest and amongst the finest of all English Monastic gatehouses.
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL
21 miles from Laxton Parish
A little-known gem, Gainsborough Old Hall is among the best-preserved medieval manor houses in England. Partly brick and timber-framed, and mainly later 15th century with Elizabethan additions.
STEETON HALL GATEWAY
21 miles from Laxton Parish
A fine example of a small, well preserved manorial gatehouse dating from the 14th century.
Churches in Laxton Parish
St Peter, Laxton
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The village of Laxton was part of the Bishop of Durham's Howden lands and it appears not have had its own church or chapel until 1400s when Laxton chapel was built. This is situated opposite the present church as it finally fell into disrepair and disuse in the middle of the 18th century. It can be visited by appointment only.
The present church, dedicated to St Peter, was built in 1875-6 and contains a good electronic organ and some attractive stained glass, in memory of local families. Recently we have had a new free-standing nave altar made and dedicated from money given in memory of Herbert Martin, a local blacksmith. The photos show the ironwork used within the altar to reflect his craftsmanship.
As with any church, St Peter's demonstrates that it is the people who are the church, the Body of Christ. Although we are a small congregation, our Sunday worship is always welcoming, warm and friendly. We are keen to continue to build on the links we have with the local community, through the agricultural seasons and festivals, and through the lively Rocky club - a children's club that meets in the church every fortnight.
Pubs in Laxton Parish
Bricklayers Arms
22 Front Street, Laxton, DN14 7TS
(01430) 432029
bricklayersarmslaxton.co.uk/