Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Godalming, Grade I listed medieval church in Godalming, England.
The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul is a medieval religious building in Godalming constructed with local Bargate stone and featuring a bell tower. Its interior displays Norman architectural details including pointed arches and carved stone elements.
The structure was built around 1150 over an earlier Anglo-Saxon religious site. Some of its stone blocks were taken from the previous church and bear carved designs from the 9th century.
The church hosts traditional services with regular choir performances and monthly lunchtime organ concerts for the local community. These gatherings shape the spiritual rhythm of the town and bring people together regularly.
The church sits on Church Street in central Godalming and is open daily for quiet prayer and reflection. Weekly services are available for those wishing to participate in worship.
The building uses Bargate stone from the Greensand Ridge, a regional material that gives churches in this area their distinctive appearance. This choice shows how medieval builders skillfully used what was available nearby.
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