St Romwald's Church - Strixton

St Romwald’s Church is a tiny medieval church in the equally small Northamptonshire village of Strixton, near Wollaston and Bozeat. The church dates mainly from the 13th century. Its oldest surviving section is the west wall and west turret, which Historic England dates to the 1200s. The medieval west doorway, sexfoil window and other early stonework survive today. Who was St Romwald? The dedication is unusual. St Romwald—more commonly known as St Rumwold or Rumbold—was a legendary 7th-century Anglo-Saxon infant saint. Tradition says he lived for only three days in AD 662, but miraculously spoke shortly after birth, requested baptism and preached a sermon before dying. At one point in the 19th century there was an attempt to change the church’s dedication to St John the Baptist, which explains why older records and photographs sometimes use that name. The original St Romwald dedication ultimately survived. The 1873 rebuilding Although it looks thoroughly medieval, much of the building was actually rebuilt in 1873. The medieval west end was retained, while most of the nave and chancel were reconstructed using the old design and materials. A description published in 1914 says that virtually everything apart from the west end had been taken down and reconstructed. Inside are several interesting historic features, including a medieval piscina with dog-tooth decoration, an old screen and a 17th-century communion rail with turned balusters. The west window contains 19th-century stained glass. The church registers have an unfortunate history. Earlier registers were reportedly destroyed by fire in September 1729, meaning the surviving register begins around that period. Today St Romwald’s is Grade II listed and remains an unusually secluded little church—a surviving reminder that Strixton was historically a more significant settlement than its present tiny size suggests. New Coffee mug https://www.bonfire.com/walk-with-me-... Grab your Merch here https://www.bonfire.com/cemetery-walk... Memberships Join this channel    / @cemeterywalkswithmiki   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/18gYk5... Instagram   / cemeterywalkswithmiki   Welcome be to Cemetery Walks with Miki. Join me as I take you on a journey, showing you the most beautiful cemeteries, and the most peaceful graveyards on my travels around the UK. CEMETERY WALKS WITH MIKI Step into the calm and quiet of historic cemeteries and churchyards. This channel is all about peaceful walks, exploring beautiful gravestones, architecture, and the timeless stories these places hold. A gentle escape into history, nature, and reflection. Welcome and join me on a cemetery walk.