St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter
St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter, Anglican parish church in Walpole St Peter, England
Description
St Peter's Church in Walpole St Peter is a parish church featuring tall windows in Perpendicular Gothic style and stretching about 160 feet in length. The high altar sits elevated in the chancel, reached by a series of steps from the nave floor.
History
This church was built around 1350 following major floods in the 1330s that destroyed the earlier structure. The 13th-century tower survived these floods and was incorporated into the rebuilt church.
Culture
The wooden benches inside date from the 15th century and feature carvings of religious scenes and saints in the vaulted ceiling bosses. These carvings allowed worshippers to contemplate religious stories during prayer and reflection.
Practical
This church is open to visitors during the day and remains an active place of worship under the Church of England. You can find details about services and events online before planning your visit.
Did you know?
A tunnel runs beneath the high altar to allow liturgical processions to move without blocking the altar space. This hidden feature shows how medieval builders solved practical problems during worship.
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