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St Stephen

A pure unaltered 13th century Early English church with broached spire.

Etton, Cambridgeshire

Opening times

Keyholder information on the noticeboard.

Address

Main Road
Etton
Cambridgeshire
PE6 7DA

Situated in a rural conservation area.

There is a rare Sheela na Gig laying on its side in the corbel table at the top of the tower. The windows are 13th century lancets with simple coloured glass surrounding the leaded lights. Inside the church a medieval wall paining (an infant wrapped in foliage) is partially visible in the south aisle. The bells were cast in Stamford by the Norris family, in 1618 and 1630. The east boundary wall is topped with Medieval coffin lids.

Etton's most famous resident was Daniel Defoe whose uncle is buried in the churchyard.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • National heritage here

  • Wildlife haven

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Apart from the 2 monthly services, we have special services or events at Easter, Christmas, Remembrance, Harvest Time and an annual community 'clean up' in the summer.

  • Church of England

  • Wolfson Fabric Repair Grant, £5,000, 2021

  • The grant will help replace the roof's stolen lead with terne-coated steel.

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