Oundle Church, Northamptonshire, lately restored, 1864. 'The parish church of St. undergoing some extensive restorations, executed by Mr. R. Hall, of Nottingham, under the direction of Mr. Gilbert Scott. This church being in a very dilapidated state, it was, some time ago, found necessary to take steps to provide for its exterior has a lofty embattled tower, with decorated and pierced spire, together about 200 ft. in walls and arches were formerly covered with plaster or whitewash, and this has been removed, so that the excellent colour of
Oundle Church, Northamptonshire, lately restored, 1864. 'The parish church of St. undergoing some extensive restorations, executed by Mr. R. Hall, of Nottingham, under the direction of Mr. Gilbert Scott. This church being in a very dilapidated state, it was, some time ago, found necessary to take steps to provide for its exterior has a lofty embattled tower, with decorated and pierced spire, together about 200 ft. in walls and arches were formerly covered with plaster or whitewash, and this has been removed, so that the excellent colour of the walls and that of the seatings harmonise completely with each to the church is a very fine crypt, which was formerly used as a charnel-house. This has now been cleaned out, and is used as a receptacle for total cost of the restorations will amount to about £5000'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.
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