English Heritage sites near Caldecott Parish
LYDDINGTON BEDE HOUSE
2 miles from Caldecott Parish
Set beside the church of a picturesque ironstone village, Lyddington Bede House originated as the late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln.
KIRBY HALL
3 miles from Caldecott 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'.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
7 miles from Caldecott 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
7 miles from Caldecott Parish
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
APETHORPE PALACE
9 miles from Caldecott Parish
Stately Apethorpe Palace, owned by Elizabeth I, then favourite Royal residence for James I and Charles I, has one of the country's most complete Jacobean interiors.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
17 miles from Caldecott 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.
Churches in Caldecott Parish
Caldecott: St John the Evangelist
Church Road
Caldecott
Market Harborough
(01572) 822717
This small and interesting church dates from the 13thcentury. There is a small Norman window reset in the chancel wall. The south porch is dated 1648 and the organ chamber was added in 1908. There was once a Sanctus bellcote - an unusual feature in the area - but this was damaged and removed in 1976. A substantial rebuilding of the chancel and restoration of the nave was carried out about 1865 as well as a more recent refurbishment.
The tower and spire is perpendicular in style. In 1797 the spire was struck by lightning and subsequently rebuilt. Unfortunately, some of the ironwork used in this rebuilding had deteriorated and this led to substantial restoration, carried out a few years ago.
The organ was built by Taylor of Leicester and, according to Hilary Davidson's book Choirs, bands and Organs, cost £323 in 1910.
St John the Evangelist, Caldecott, is a warm and welcoming church set in a well-kept churchyard. Whilst we do not provide a formal creche, children are always welcome. There is an all-age service on the second Sunday of each month.
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Pubs in Caldecott Parish
Plough Inn
Attractive sandstone built pub positioned on the village green. A welcoming, traditional open plan pub incorporating a bar area, restaurant and a relaxing snug area.
There is a large garden to the rear with serrate bar facilities and a fro...