St Peter's Church, Raunds

Noted for its exceptional wall paintings and it’s splendid tower and sire St Peter’s is a Grade I listed building and stands in an elevated position in Church Street.

[1] The present building is thought to be on the site of an earlier place of worship but the majority of the existing structure was erected between the 12th and 14th centuries.

[3] The interior was restored in 1874 and 1878 by Sir Gilbert Scott; this involved the removal of a west gallery and alterations to the chancel.

[5] In 2007, Raunds, Hargrave, Ringstead and Stanwick were legally united as "The 4 Spires Benefice", with each village retaining its own church.

At either end of the nave are large chamfered triumphal arches one at the east, where the Rood Screen meets the chancel, and the other at the west, giving access to vaulted lower tower chamber and surmounted by the early decorated mechanical clock.

The north aisle is home to a once very complete set depicting the life of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

Stone carvings on Raunds church tower
The Raunds Clock and the west towers painted tympanum