St Peter's Church, Bedford, Grade I listed church building in De Parys area, Bedford, England.
The stone church features a Saxon rubble tower, Norman doorway arch, and multiple architectural elements from different time periods spanning centuries.
Founded in 1117 by Gilbert the Norman, a sheriff of Surrey and godson of Henry I, the church contains parts of its original Saxon structure.
The church holds regular services combining traditional and modern worship styles while maintaining connections with the Bedford Council of Faiths.
Located on St Peter's Street in Bedford, the church provides modern audio-visual equipment to ensure accessibility for visitors with hearing or sight limitations.
The Norman south door displayed in the church was transferred from St Peter de Dunstable, a Bedford church demolished in 1545.
Location: Bedford
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 52.13930,-0.46600
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:55
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