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St Bertoline's Church, Barthomley (Barthomley)

United Kingdom / England / Audley / Barthomley
 Grade I Listed (UK), anglican church, 15th century construction

The nave and tower date from the late 15th century and the Crewe chapel from about 1528. There was a restoration of the church between 1852 and 1854. The chancel, designed by Austin and Paley, was built in 1925–26 by the Marquess of Crewe as a memorial to family members.

On Christmas Eve 1643, during the civil war, the church was the scene of a massacre. About 20 Parliamentary supporters had taken refuge in the church when Royalist forces under the command of Lord Byron started a fire. The Parliamentarians surrendered but 12 of them were then murdered.
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Coordinates:   53°4'5"N   2°20'53"W
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