Layers, Scars & Stone Memories
Church Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3NL
This year, we’re exploring the theme: Layers, Scars, and Memories Carved in Stone.
Over 900 years old, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is rich with physical traces of the past. Cracks, marks, changes in stone , all these “scars” tell a story of a building shaped by time, faith, and community.
Topics include:
Architecture: Layers, Scars, and Stone Memories
From bullet holes to weathered steps, explore the hidden signs of a building that has witnessed war, worship, and wonder.
Design: Meaning, Mystery, and Purpose
Is the church round so the devil has nowhere to hide? Or is it a symbol of eternity? Discover how religious belief shaped the building and how architecture, in turn, shapes belief.
We’ve selected some of our favourite hidden features and curious design details that might just make you see churches differently.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 10am-4pm
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1pm-4pm
Location & directions
Church Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3NL
- Contact on day:
- Edmund Gibbs
- Telephone number:
- +447941508839
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
Tours will run throughout the day and you can join one that is already running if you arrive late. Self-guided tours run throughout the day.
