St Peter's Church, Swettenham

The church features a west tower with a brick parapet, stone coping, and vase finials, alongside a four-bay nave with north and south aisles.

Initial Norman construction was replaced by a timber-framed structure, with the current nave added around 1500 and the building encased in brick during the 1720s.

A sculpture of an ass's head above the north porch represents the crest of the Mainwaring family, who maintained strong connections with the church.

The church continues operations within the Diocese of Chester and Rural Daneside Churches while maintaining regular services and community events throughout the year.

The church houses three historic bells dating from 1500, 1627, and 1689, along with medieval stained glass windows near the altar.

Location: Swettenham

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Made from material: wood

Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/swettenham-st-peter

GPS coordinates: 53.20130,-2.29960

Latest update: March 11, 2025 23:46