St Peter's Church, Barton-upon-Humber

Enjoy a self-guided visit to St Peter's Church, chatting with expert volunteers to learn more about its history.

The oldest parts of St Peter’s church, its striking Anglo-Saxon tower and baptistery, were built in the early 11th century. Look out for the tower’s characteristically Saxon triangular-headed windows and decoration with thin stone strips!

After being declared redundant in 1972, the church and its churchyard were comprehensively excavated. The remains of nearly 3,000 people were found, along with perfectly preserved medieval coffins. They span the thousand years between Anglo-Saxon and Victorian times. The Buried Lives display brings research on the bodies to life. Trace the impact of historic diseases, diet and surgery, uncover family tragedies, see mysterious objects buried with bodies.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

10:00-15:00

Location & directions

St Peter's Church, Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, DN18 5EX

Telephone number:

+447872937617

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There are three steps from the pathway into the church grounds and two stairs up to the alter inside the church. There is wheelchair access and a ramp to get to the area of the toilet. There is no seating outside the Church, however inside there are chairs that can easily be moved if required. The pathways are tarmac and there are no gradients.

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