Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Grade I listed church in Pickering, England.
Description
The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul stands prominently on a small hill in central Pickering, featuring Norman architecture with Gothic additions and a distinctive western tower topped by a medieval spire.
History
Originally constructed around 1150 on Saxon foundations, the church underwent major reconstructions including the replacement of its collapsed central tower around 1200 and the addition of north and south aisles in the 12th century.
Culture
The church houses exceptional medieval wall paintings from around 1450 depicting scenes of St George, St Christopher, and the Passion of Christ, which were hidden during the Reformation and rediscovered in 1852.
Practical
Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm year-round, the church offers level access to main areas, nearby parking facilities, and a gift shop selling souvenirs for visitors.
Did you know?
Two surveyors buried in the churchyard, Robert and Nicholas King, played a pivotal role in designing the street layout of Washington D.C., creating an unusual connection between this rural English church and the American capital.
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