St Peter and St Paul, Checkendon, Norman church in Checkendon, England.
The stone church features Norman architecture with a chancel, semicircular apse, and later additions including Decorated Gothic and Perpendicular Gothic windows.
The church's earliest sections date to 1150, with subsequent modifications during the Middle Ages including the addition of the Perpendicular Gothic west tower.
The nave roof contains hand-carved wooden bosses created by locals under the guidance of Eric Kennington, reflecting the community's artistic involvement.
The church maintains regular services as part of the Langtree Team Ministry and provides access to parish records through the Oxfordshire Record Office.
The church holds 14th-century wall paintings in the apse depicting Christ in Glory with Peter, Paul, and other apostles discovered during Victorian renovations.
Location: Checkendon
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 51.54300,-1.04600
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:46
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