Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Chapel Lane
Towcester, NN12 8PF
Northamptonshire - Built
- 1250
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1189807, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17527175, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Botolph's
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Botolph's
St Botolph’s is a Church of England parish church in Slapton, near Towcester, Northamptonshire, with an address on Chapel Lane. Standing on raised ground at the northern end of the village, it remains the parish church and is protected as a Grade I listed building.
The church dates from the late twelfth or early thirteenth century, with further work carried out during the fourteenth century. Built of local limestone and ironstone, it comprises a chancel, nave, south Lady Chapel, porch and western tower, which was rebuilt in 1878–79. Its most notable features are the extensive medieval wall paintings, created between the fourteenth and early sixteenth centuries and rediscovered from the 1950s to the 1970s. Subjects include St Christopher, St George, the Weighing of Souls and the Annunciation. The east window incorporates the arms of the De Lucy family, while monuments also commemorate the Knight family.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Botolph's?⌄
St Botolph's is at Chapel Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8PF.
What denomination is St Botolph's?⌄
St Botolph's in Towcester belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Botolph's building?⌄
The building dates from 1250. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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