English Heritage sites near Irchester Parish
CHICHELE COLLEGE
3 miles from Irchester Parish
The gatehouse, chapel and other remains of a communal residence for priests serving the parish church, founded by locally-born Archbishop Chichele before 1425. Regularly used for events, and art and heritage exhibitions.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
10 miles from Irchester Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
12 miles from Irchester Parish
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
13 miles from Irchester Parish
Bushmead Priory is a rare survival of the complete refectory of an Augustinian priory, with a fine timber roof and notable 14th century wall paintings.
KIRBY HALL
16 miles from Irchester Parish
Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
18 miles from Irchester Parish
Houghton House today is the shell of a 17th century mansion commanding magnificent views, reputedly the inspiration for the ‘House Beautiful’ in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress.
Churches in Irchester Parish
St Katharine's Church
High Street
Irchester
Wellingborough
St. Katharine's is an Anglican church in the modern catholic tradition with regular Eucharist services. At St. Katharine's we aspire to be a community which is welcoming, growing, viable, missional, serving, and worshipping.
The church building dates mainly from the 13th century and has many beautiful features, including a 13th century stone font, a Jacobean wooden pulpit, and oak pews - some of which date back to the 15th century. There is a ring of eight bells which are rung regularly. The Victorian organ was built in 1860.
St Katharine's Mission Statement
St Katharine's Church exists to serve both the Church congregation and the community in Irchester, through its regular worship and prayer and its outreach to the village through social functions and to work with the village school.
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Pubs in Irchester Parish
19th
CLOSED. Future unknown. A 19th century independently owned traditional freehouse featuring a L-shaped bar with a small restaurant and function room to the rear. The main bar features a pool table and large sized TV which make this a popula...
Carpenters Arms
A popular stone built pub with cream rendering contains three rooms and two serveries to the lounge and bar which are divided by a large stone fireplace, with a separate restaurant area which doubles as a function room to the rear. Open mi...
Irchester Working Mens Club
Irchester Working Mens Club, Irchester