St Botolph's Church, Newbold-on-Avon explained

St Botolph's Church
Coordinates:52.3898°N -1.2862°W
Location:Main Street, Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Status:Active
Functional Status:Parish church
Heritage Designation:Grade I listed
Designated Date:11 October 1949
Years Built:Mostly 15th century
Parish:Newbold-on-Avon with Long Lawford
Diocese:Coventry
Province:Canterbury

The Church of St Botolph is a grade I listed 15th century parish church in Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby, Warwickshire, England. The church is located on an elevated position overlooking the River Avon.

History and architecture

A church was recorded at the site in the 12th century, however the current church is built on the site of this, and mostly dates from the 15th century, with portions of the older church incorporated into the building. These include the lower portion of the tower, and a section of 14th century tiled floor. The church is predominantly made from pink sandstone. The chancel was rebuilt in the 19th century.[1]

The interior of the church is known for its elaborate array of funerary monuments, mostly of members the Boughton family, who for centuries resided at nearby Lawford Hall, in Little Lawford, the earliest of the monuments dating from 1454.

Today

The church still serves as the parish church for the parish of Newbold-on-Avon with Long Lawford.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Botolph, Newbold on Avon . Our Warwickshire . 21 December 2023.