╰☆☆June☆☆╮'s photos with the keyword: Grade 1 listed

The spire of Oakham parish church dominates distant views of the town for several miles in all directions. The impressive tower and spire, built during the 14th century, in the "Decorated Gothic" style, are slightly earlier in date than most of the rest of the exterior of the building, which (apart from some Victorian restoration) is in the "Perpendicular Gothic" style. Oddly, the south doorway and its porch seem to be the oldest parts of the church, the doorway probably dating from the early 13th century, with the porch having been added later that century. In the light, spacious interior there is more evidence of the mature Decorated style of the 14th century. The tall, slender columns of the nave have intricately carved capitals showing animals, birds, figures, foliage and scenes from the Bible including Adam and Eve, the Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, the Annunciation and the Coronation of the Virgin Mary. There is also a fine Green Man. It is a grade I listed building.

A stunning Grade 1 listed ancient monument dating from the 15th Century (I was sheltering from the rain in the shop doorway opposite, it was a very narrow street, not very conducive to photography) The decorative plasterwork (pargeting) and carving added in the 17th Century is one of the finest examples in the UK. The interior, including 16th Century wall paintings and further examples of carving and pargeting, is well worth exploring, especially as it is also home to occasional art displays and exhibitions. The four panels representing the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe and America provide a glimpse of how the craftsmen viewed the outside world with Australasia, yet to be discovered, conspicuous by its absence. Ancient House is located in town centre at junction of Buttermarket/St Stephens Lane.