Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter
In or near Hurst Green.
Church of St Peter — church in Limpsfield, Surrey, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxted · 1.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Peter is located in Tandridge, Surrey, with the postcode RH8 0DG. The nearest railway station is Oxted, which is 1.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Peter is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Limpsfield, Surrey, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2610°, 0.0123°.
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Official information
St Peter's Church is an Anglican parish located in Limpsfield, Surrey. It offers various worship services and community events, welcoming everyone to participate in its activities.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Anglican Church of St Peter in Limpsfield, Surrey, England dates from the 12th century. It is a Grade I listed building. It is known for the number of prominent musicians buried in the graveyard, including the composer Frederick Delius and orchestra conductor Sir Thomas Beecham.
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Background
History
The oldest parts of the church are the 12th-century tower, and 16th-century entrance porch. The church was substantially renovated in the 19th century. The parish of Limpsfield and Titsey is part of the benefice of Limpsfield and Tatsfield within the Diocese of Southwark.
Architecture
Constructed of ironstone rubble with stone dressings, it features a nave and two aisles, a chancel with chapel and vestry, The nave has a Horsham slab roof, while the aisle roof is tiled. Buttresses support the gables at the west end of the church. The south west tower has tracery windows.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2610, 0.0123
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Tandridge
- Parish
- Limpsfield
- Postcode
- RH8 0DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Surrey
- Nearest railway station
- Oxted — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Sundays 8am & 10am; additional services throughout the week
- Official site
- lttm.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527725 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Peter, Limpsfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Peter's Church, Limpsfield, Surrey - geograph.org.uk - 1133979.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter?
- Church of St Peter is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode RH8 0DG), in the parish of Limpsfield.
- What is Church of St Peter?
- Church of St Peter — church in Limpsfield, Surrey, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Oxted, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH8 0DG.
- Is Church of St Peter a listed building?
- Church of St Peter is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Peter a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Peter is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Peter free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Oxted, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH8 0DG.