St Bartholomew's Church, Furtho, Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
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About this church
Survivor of a lost Medieval village
When enclosures diverted the London to Northampton road away from Furtho, it became a deserted village with only a farm, a medieval dovecot, a few lumps in the land and this delightful 900-year-old church remaining. The chancel is fourteenth century but the nave and squat tower were reconstructed early in the seventeenth century. The font and its cover also date from this time.
St Bartholomew's ceased to be a parish church in 1920. Inside it is tranquil and atmospheric.
To donate by text, please text 'FUR' to 70970 to donate £5 and to 70191 to donate £10. Thank you.
Access information
Parking is private around the area of the church. Please be respectful of the buildings and area when you visit.
Ample free parking in Potterspury, a 15 minute walk from the church.
Disabled access information
Furtho is a small, busy church. Please be respectful if the church is in use. There is no electricity or toilet facilities.
Facilities & hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
There is no electricity or water in St. Bartholomew's Church.
There are pews in the church which could seat 50 at capacity. There are additional seating spaces on chairs for up to 44 people.
- Church available for hire
Directions
10 miles south of Northampton, off A508, 1 mile north of A508/A5 roundabout on Northampton Road; church in farmyard along track opposite Yardley Road, between Old Stratford and Potterspury Lodge.
Transport
Nearest railway station: Wolverton (3 miles).
History & further information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Warwickshire & Northamptonshire County Guide 2012
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. Printed copies of the county guides are also available at the church.
