Church of St Peter Parish Church of St Peter, Medieval church building in Raunds, England
The Church of St Peter features a three-stage west tower with carved figures of saints and grey limestone walls with oolitic limestone decorations.
Construction of the church began in 1101, with modifications made in 1301 that integrated various architectural elements reflecting changes in religious practices.
The church maintains regular religious services while functioning as a central gathering space for community events and celebrations throughout the year.
Visitors can access the Grade I listed building by following directions to its location at coordinates 52.3467 latitude and -0.532817 longitude in Raunds.
The building contains a restored fifteenth-century hammerbeam roof system that demonstrates medieval engineering techniques and craftsmanship.
Location: Raunds
Inception: 12 century
Website: http://4spires.org
GPS coordinates: 52.34670,-0.53282
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53
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