The Parish Church of Saint Peter

The Parish Church of Saint Peter is a medieval church in Folkington built with flint stone walls and clay tile roofs. The building includes a chancel with three lancet windows, a nave, a north transept, and a tower that were developed over time.

Construction of the church began around 1250 with the original chancel and windows from that period. During the 15th century, the nave, north transept, and tower were added, giving the building its present form.

The church serves as a gathering place for the local community and holds memory through tablets on its walls that honor those from the area. These memorials show how families have been connected to this space over time.

You can enter the church through the west doorway, which has traditional framing and a characteristic pointed arch entrance. It is helpful to walk around the outside to see the different architectural periods visible from the exterior.

The north wall displays three lancet windows from the 13th century that have survived since the church's original construction. These early windows offer a rare glimpse into the oldest parts of the building.

Location: Long Man

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 50.81280,0.21208

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43