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

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 25, 2026

1. Church of the Holy Sepulchre Marker

Inscription. The church of the holy sepulchre is the best preserved of only four remaining circular churches in England built by returning crusaders on the model of Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre Church. It was begun in 1100 by Simon de St. Liz, the first Norman Earl of Northampton, probably in thanks for the success of the first crusade and his own safe return. It originally consisted only of the circular nave and a small chancel. A north chapel was added around 1200, and tower in the 15th century. The building was further enlarged to its present form in the 1860's.

Erected 1988 by Northampton Borough Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 52° 14.481′ N, 0° 53.887′ W. Marker is in Northampton, England, in West Northamptonshire. It is on Sheep Street north of Church Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 Sheep Street, Northampton, England NN1 2NE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic

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Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

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: Where Northampton Began (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Anglo-Saxon Northampton (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Earl of Northampton (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Story of Simon de Senlis (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Castle (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Visitors to the Castle (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Thomas Becket (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Northampton Castle (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northampton.

Also see . . . The Holy Sepulchre, Northampton (Wikipedia). Overview:

The Holy Sepulchre is a Norman round church in Sheep Street, Northampton, England. It is a Grade I listed building. Dating from circa 1100, it was possibly built by Simon de Senlis, Earl of Northampton.

There are four medieval round churches still in use in England; the others are: Holy
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 25, 2026

2. Church of the Holy Sepulchre Marker
Sepulchre, Cambridge; Temple Church, London; and St John the Baptist, Little Maplestead, Essex.

(Submitted on November 3, 2026.)

Church of the Holy Sepulchre and marker image. Click for full size.

Bearas, courtesy Wikimedia Commons (CC ), February 6, 2024

3. Church of the Holy Sepulchre and marker

Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Northampton image. Click for full size.

Photographed by E.T.W. and Sons, Ltd., London, circa 1920

4. Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Northampton

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on November 3, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.