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Historic churches · East Midlands

Church of St Peter

In or near Markfield.

Norman & medievalFree admission

Church of St Peter — church in Thornton, Leicestershire, England, UK.

Church of St Peter, historic churches in Leicestershire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Market Bosworth · 8.8 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of St Peter is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Thornton, Leicestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6647°, -1.3090°.

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Place summary

The Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church located in the West Midlands. Established in 1250, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.6647, -1.3090
County
Leicestershire
Parish
Bagworth & Thornton
Postcode
LE67 1AA
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Leicestershire
Established
1250
Nearest railway station
Market Bosworth8.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Peter?
Church of St Peter is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE67 1AA), in the parish of Bagworth & Thornton.
What is Church of St Peter?
Church of St Peter — church in Thornton, Leicestershire, England, UK.
How do I get to Church of St Peter?
The nearest railway station is Market Bosworth, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE67 1AA.
When was Church of St Peter built?
Built or established in 1250.
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 free to visit?
Yes, Church of St Peter is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Peter?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LE67 1AA. It sits within the Mid Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.