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Repton Church of St Wystan is notable for its Anglo-Saxon crypt, which was built in the 8th century AD as a mausoleum for the Mercian royal family.
Wystan, or Wigstan, was a prince of Mercia who was murdered by his guardian in 849,[3] in the reign of Wiglaf. His remains were buried in the crypt its roof supported by four twisted columns is one of the best survivals of Anglo-Saxon architecture in the country, and was probably built around AD975.
Repton proceeded to become a place of pilgrimage; Wigstan was later canonised and became the patron saint of the church.
The chancel is also Saxon and the rest of the church dates from the 13th and 14th century with a west tower and spire. The clerestory and porch are 15th century
Wystan, or Wigstan, was a prince of Mercia who was murdered by his guardian in 849,[3] in the reign of Wiglaf. His remains were buried in the crypt its roof supported by four twisted columns is one of the best survivals of Anglo-Saxon architecture in the country, and was probably built around AD975.
Repton proceeded to become a place of pilgrimage; Wigstan was later canonised and became the patron saint of the church.
The chancel is also Saxon and the rest of the church dates from the 13th and 14th century with a west tower and spire. The clerestory and porch are 15th century
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