Where is Church of Saints Peter and Paul?

Church of Saints Peter and Paul is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 1DE), in the parish of Barnstaple.

How do I get to Church of Saints Peter and Paul?

The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 1DE.

Is Church of Saints Peter and Paul a protected site?

Yes — Church of Saints Peter and Paul is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Church of Saints Peter and Paul?

The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 1DE.

Cathedrals · South West England

Church of Saints Peter and Paul

In or near Braunton.

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Church of Saints Peter and Paul is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Barnstaple · 0.8 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, the nearest railway station is Barnstaple, located 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX31 1DE. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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Church of Saints Peter and Paul is a cathedral in england south west, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1150. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.

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Summary from the official site

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul, also known as St. Anne's, is Barnstaple's last surviving Chantry Chapel, dating back to the early 14th century. It has served various roles throughout history, including a grammar school and a museum, and now functions as an arts and community centre, hosting events and activities.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Peter's Church is the parish church of the town of Barnstaple in North Devon, England. Parts of the church date to the 13th-century with much restoration during the Victorian era by George Gilbert Scott and later by his son John Oldrid Scott which changed the atmosphere of the building, although many fine wall monuments and tablets remain. The church comes under the Diocese of Exeter.

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Background

History

]] Æthelstan is said to have granted Barnstaple its first Charter in 930 AD and it is believed a church may have existed here then. The town received subsequent Charters in 1154, 1189, 1201 and 1273. The first recorded Rector was Walter Treasurer of Exeter (1257) and the first stone church probably dates from this time. Fragments of the tower are late 13th-century, as are parts of the chancel, although the latter was raised and widened when the north and south aisles were added (or rather were formed out of three then existing chantry chapels) after the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the Perpendicular style to transform a cruciform church into one of rectangular shape. These aisles were…

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Coordinates: 51.0802, -4.0595
County: Devon
District: North Devon
Parish: Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 1DE
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
Phone: +44 1805 624624
Established: 1150
Nearest railway station: Barnstaple — 0.8 km
Official site: www.barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q17533060 (CC0)
wikipedia: St Peter's Church, Barnstaple (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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