History in Structure

Church of St Bartholomew

A Grade I Listed Building in Greens Norton, West Northamptonshire

  • St Bartholomew: Saxon origins, manor purchased by Henry Greene & son Thomas in 1355

  • St Bartholomew: Decorated curvilinear tracery in south aisle windows; Victorian chancel

  • St Bartholomew: tower, c14 & Saxon in lower stages, Renaissance belfry, rebuilt spire (1956)

  • St Bartholomew: nave looking west; interior originally cruciform; c14 octagonal piers; long & short Saxon work to right

  • St Bartholomew: chancel rebuilt 1890-1891

  • St Bartholomew: Norman font with beaded lozenges filled with flowers

  • St Bartholomew: Sir Thomas Greene (third Lord) d.1457 & wife Philippa (Ferrers), d.1496

  • St Bartholomew: Sir Thomas Greene, 1457; gorget of mail; Lancastrian SS collar

  • St Bartholomew: Philippa, wife of Sir Thomas Greene, 1457; daughter of fourth Lord Ferrers of Chartley; Lancastrian SS collar

  • St Bartholomew: Sir Thomas Greene (fourth Lord) d.1462 & wife Matilda (Throckmorton), d.1496

  • St Bartholomew: Sir Thomas Greene, 1462; long dagger centrally placed between legs; lance rest

  • St Bartholomew: Lady Matilda Greene, 1462; widow's dress, tight fitting kirtle

  • St Bartholomew: shield from brass of Thomas Greene, 1462

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Entry Name: Church of St Bartholomew

Listing Date: 17 May 1960

Grade: I

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1040874

English Heritage Legacy ID: 235104

ID on this website: 101040874

Location: St Bartholemew's Church, Greens Norton, West Northamptonshire, NN12

County: West Northamptonshire

Civil Parish: Greens Norton

Built-Up Area: Greens Norton

Traditional County: Northamptonshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Northamptonshire

Church of England Parish: Greens Norton St Bartholomew

Church of England Diocese: Peterborough

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