Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of St Peter
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Church of St Peter — church in Sowerby, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge · 2.0 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Peter is a parish church in Yorkshire. Built or established in 1763, it dates from the Georgian period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 2.0 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Peter is a Georgian church located in Yorkshire, established in 1763. It is a Grade I listed building, recognised for its architectural significance, and is situated within the South Pennine Moors SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7052, -1.9365
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX6 1HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Halifax
- Established
- 1763
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527254 (CC0)
- commons: St Peter's Church - Sowerby.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 Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX6 1HD), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Peter?
- Church of St Peter — church in Sowerby, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX6 1HD.
- When was Church of St Peter built?
- Built or established in 1763.
- 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 South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- 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 Sowerby Bridge, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX6 1HD.