Free Entry
St Peter's Church is open some Sundays, see below for details
Address:
Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN18 5EX
The oldest parts of St Peter’s church, its striking Anglo-Saxon tower and baptistery, were built in the early 11th century. Look out for the tower’s characteristically Saxon triangular-headed windows and decoration with thin stone strips.
After being declared redundant in 1972, the church and its churchyard were comprehensively excavated. The remains of nearly 3,000 people were found, along with perfectly preserved medieval coffins. They span the thousand years between Anglo-Saxon and Victorian times. The Buried Lives display brings research on the bodies to life. Trace the impact of historic diseases, diet and surgery, uncover family tragedies, see mysterious objects buried with bodies.
Before You Go
Opening times: St Peter's Church is open on the following Sundays in 2026:
- 24 May, 12pm-4pm
- 21 June, 12pm-4pm
- 19 July, 12pm-4pm
- 16 August, 12pm-4pm
- 20 September, 12pm-4pm
While entry is free, we do ask for a donation to help us look after St Peter's Church and the other historic sites in our care.
There's no need to book, just turn up during the above hours.
Parking: there is limited parking in adjacent streets.
Access: There are three steps from the pathway into the church grounds and two stairs up to the altar inside the church.
St Peter's Church on the English Heritage Podcast
Hear about how human remains are cared for at St. Peter's Church, Barton-upon-Humber on this special episode of the English Heritage Podcast.