St Peter's Church, Old Woking, Medieval church building in Old Woking, England
St Peter's Church is a church building in Old Woking with a west tower built from flint and puddingstone that displays Norman architectural features. The structure combines elements from different periods, reflecting the building's long use over centuries.
A minster church dedicated to St Peter was founded at this location in the 7th century. The current building was constructed around 1150 in Norman style and has defined the village landscape ever since.
King Charles I attended a service at St Peter's Church in 1627, where he listened to teachings about spiritual renewal through scripture.
You can reach this church on foot from Old Woking village center, where it sits within a spacious churchyard. The surrounding graveyard offers room to walk around and observe the building from different angles.
The building houses one of the oldest doors in Britain, decorated with iron fittings dating back roughly nine centuries. This entrance door displays metalworking techniques from early medieval craftsmen.
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