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All Saints' Church, Braunston-in-Rutland

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The most interesting part of the church is a carved stone situated around the side of the western tower. It is roughly 3 ft high and looks like a smiling figure. It was only uncovered when a step, which it was forming, was removed. The date of the carving is unknown but it is probably
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arch and the southern doorway arch survive from this period. There is a section of an old, carved coffin situated in the south-western corner of the church. The southern aisle is home to two medieval wall paintings. The four stained glass windows, made by
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Buried in the churchyard is Gladys Walter of the Women's Royal Air Force who died from pneumonia on
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Earth Mother. This is locally referred to as The Braunston "Goddess".
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The church dates back to the late 12th century. The
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Denomination
Church of England
Dedication
All Saints'
Diocese
Peterborough
Parish
Braunston-in-Rutland
Rutland
Vicar(s)
Church of England parish church
Braunston-in-Rutland
Rutland
Grade II* listed

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chancel
C. E. Kempe & Co.
wheatsheaf
pre-Christian
Celtic
Armistice Day


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