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Barton upon Humber, St Peters Church
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A remarkable historic church, combining an essentially complete 10th century Saxon tower and a medieval nave and chancel. In addition to the wonderful historic architecture, however, St Peters is famous for its bones. Extensive archaeological excavation in the cemetery unearthed over 2800 skeletal remains dating back to the late 8th century, making St Peters the largest resource in Britain for historical bone analysis.
Study of the bones has produced amazing insights into the lives of our ancestors, givig scientists rare insight into the diet and medical history of those who were buried here. The burials also provide a glimpse of medieval burial and medical practices. A new interactive exhibition, entitled Bones Alive, makes these findings accessible to the visiting public.
Included in the displays are a special exhibit which traces the life stories of three people, as told by what we have learned from their bones and burial. Also among the exhibits is a skeleton from the reign of King Canute, restored to his original wooden coffin.
History
The first church on this site was erected in the late 9th or early 10th century, on the site of an earlier Saxon manor and cemetery. That simple church consisted of a central tower, nave, chancel, and baptistry. In the second half of the 11th century the church was rebuilt with a more substantial tower a larger nave and chancel, and an apsidal sanctuary.
The church was further extended after the Norman Conquest, and in the 12th century a south porch and aisle were added. A north aisle was added in 1200, and both this and the south aisle were widened in the 13th and 14th centuries.
The tower in particular is a beautiful example of late Saxon work, and the church must rank among the finest examples of Anglo-Norman architecture in England.
Barton upon Humber,
Lincolnshire,
England, DN18 5EX
About Barton upon Humber, St Peters Church
Attraction Type: Church
Location: No parking onsite, but plenty of parking in Barton upon Humber in nearby streets.
Website: Barton upon Humber, St Peters Church
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Humber Bridge
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North Bank Viewing Area
Ferriby Road
Hessle
Yorkshire
England
HU13 0LN
Tel: 01482 640852
Fax: 01482 640852
Email: humberbridge@ytbtic.co.uk
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