St Peter's Church, Adderley

St Peter's Church in Adderley is an English Gothic church constructed from yellow-grey sandstone with slate roofing that displays a cruciform layout with a three-bay nave and single-bay chancel flanked by two transepts. The interior features cast iron windows produced in the nearby Coalbrookdale industrial area.

The north transept was built between 1635 and 1636 as a burial chapel for the Needham family during the 17th century. The tower was added later in 1712 and became a defining feature of the building's exterior.

The church serves as an active parish space where the nave welcomes worshippers and visitors, while the chancel is separately cared for by a conservation organization. Walking through, you notice how the building still functions for community gatherings despite its split management.

The church sits off the main A529 road between Market Drayton and Audlem, so look carefully for the turning if arriving by car. Plan to spend time inside exploring the interior details and ironwork, as there is much to examine at leisure.

Inside you will find a Norman-style font carved with medieval Latin inscriptions that often goes unnoticed by casual visitors. An ornate wooden screen from 1637 displays the heraldic symbols of the Needham family and represents a remarkable example of skilled craftsmanship from that era.

Location: Adderley

Inception: 1635

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/findachurch/st-peter-adderley/?region=Shropshire

GPS coordinates: 52.95220,-2.50590

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10