All Saints Church

All Saints Church, Milton

All Saints Church in Milton, Cambridgeshire, is a historic parish church with a rich architectural heritage. The earliest surviving feature is the round-headed chancel arch, which dates back to the late 11th or early 12th century. The nave, with its three-bay arcades, was likely rebuilt in the early 14th century, characterized by round shafts on square piers supporting moulded arches. The three-stage tower, buttressed and embattled with a pointed cap, was constructed in the late 14th century. (archive.british-history.ac.uk)

The south aisle, added before 1350, features a three-light east window with curvilinear tracery and a contemporary piscina. The chancel was rebuilt after 1350, with windows and those of the south aisle once containing glass bearing the arms of the Stranges and Frevilles families. A brass memorial to Judge William Cook (d. 1553) and his family is located in the north-east corner of the chancel. (archive.british-history.ac.uk)

In the 17th century, the nave received a new roof with moulded tie beams and pendants. The altar rails, removed after 1645, were replaced in 1774 with ornate panelled ones from King's College Chapel. The chancel's south side was wainscoted by the 1670s, and four surviving stalls date from around 1600. (archive.british-history.ac.uk)

The church underwent significant restoration in the mid-19th century. The south aisle was restored in 1855, and the south porch was built in 1847, featuring an original stone bench. The chancel roof was designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin. The nave's clerestory was added in the early 16th century, and the vestry was constructed in 1972. (historicengland.org.uk)

The church is constructed of Barnack limestone and limestone ashlar, with brick repairs and limestone and clunch dressings. The roofs are covered with plain tiles, with modern tiles on the chancel. (historicengland.org.uk)

The churchyard contains graves with distinctive monuments of old Milton families, notably the Gunnells, as well as graves for past Rectors and priests. By 1897, the churchyard was full, leading to the establishment of a new burial ground off the Landbeach Road in 1893. (miltonvillage.org.uk)

All Saints Church was so named in 1520. Rectors, Vicars, and Curates have served the church, with Rectors residing in a new rectory built in 1846. This rectory became the administrative building for the 'Each' Children's Hospice in the 1980s, and another rectory was built nearby. The current Rector resides there and also serves as priest-in-charge of Landbeach and Waterbeach churches. (miltonvillage.org.uk)

The church is a Grade II* listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance. (historicengland.org.uk)