Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Colemore

Church of St Peter ad Vincula is a Norman building in Hampshire featuring a cross-shaped plan with rendered rubble walls and a flint chancel. Sandstone decorative details accent the exterior throughout the structure.

The building dates to the 12th century, erected where an earlier Saxon church once stood. The loss of its south transept in 1670 gave it the shape visitors see today.

The name refers to Saint Peter and his release from imprisonment. Visitors today experience a working place of worship that continues to serve the small local community.

The site sits south of Alton near the A32 road in a rural location. Visitors should know the building has no electricity, running water, or toilet facilities.

Two medieval bells from 1380 and 1627 hang above the west end, reached by a wooden ladder built in the 1600s. The ladder itself bears centuries of visitor marks and carved initials.

Location: Colemore and Priors Dean

Architectural style: Norman architecture

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/Church-of-St-Peter-ad-Vincula-Colemore-Hampshire

GPS coordinates: 51.07190,-0.99370

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45