St Peter's Church, Southrop

St Peter's Church displays limestone rubble walls, stone slate roofing, and Norman-style architectural elements throughout its structure, including a distinct herringbone masonry pattern.

The church dates back to 1101, featuring remnants of Anglo-Saxon construction with long-and-short quoins and herringbone stonework from the pre-Norman period.

The Norman font inside the church depicts intricate carvings of Moses, representations of synagogue and Ecclesia, along with figures showing Virtues defeating Vices.

The church remains open to visitors throughout the year, with parking available on the main street adjacent to the neighboring manor house.

A stone altar tomb on the north wall of the chancel contains a concealed passage that leads to the adjacent manor house through an underground tunnel.

Location: Southrop

Inception: 12 century

GPS coordinates: 51.72910,-1.70880

Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:19