Northampton in West Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

St Peter's Church

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 25, 2026

1. St Peter's Church Marker

Inscription. Saxon origins and St Peter's church. St Peter's church is one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the county. Erected around 1170 by Simon de St Liz, first Norman Earl of Northampton, on the site of an earlier Saxon church. Close by, archaeological excavations revealed that this was the site of an early Saxon settlement (about 400-650 a d). Important mid-Saxon finds indicate that this could be the original Hamtun settlement, a centre of some importance being a royal estate that grew into an important danish town about 900 ad.

Erected by Northampton Borough Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1170.

Location. 52° 14.208′ N, 0° 54.208′ W. Marker is in Northampton, England, in West Northamptonshire. It is on Mare Fair, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39 Mare Fair, Northampton, England NN1 1SH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

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in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hazelrigg House (within shouting distance of this marker); Northampton Castle (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Great Fire of Northampton (about 90 meters away); Shoe Industry (about 90 meters away); The Fall of the Castle Walls (about 90 meters away); Archaeological Excavations (about 90 meters away); Hazelrigg House and the Old Black Lion (about 90 meters away); Stories from the Castle (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northampton.

St Peter's Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 25, 2026

2. St Peter's Church

St Peter's Church, Northampton image. Click for full size.

circa 1910

3. St Peter's Church, Northampton

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on September 25, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.