Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula
In or near Wentworth.
Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula — Grade I listed church in Coveney, East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 6.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula, the nearest railway station is Ely, which is 6.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CB6 2DL, and entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula is a parish church in London. Built or established in 1250, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. The nearest railway station is Ely, about 6.1 km away.
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Heritage listing
Details NZ 4419 THORNABY THE GREEN (East side) 11/560 Old Church of St Peter 19.1.51 II* Small C12 building of a single cell, with C15 buttresses. A little, much worn, decorative detail. Restored 1908. Modern tiled roof with double bell cote at west end. Listing NGR: NZ4505516438 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 59519 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula is a Grade I listed church located in London, established in 1250. It exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture and holds significant historical value. The church is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI and RAMSAR designations.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4174, 0.1886
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Coveney
- Postcode
- CB6 2DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527691 (CC0)
- commons: Coveney Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 131339.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula?
- Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB6 2DL), in the parish of Coveney.
- What is Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula?
- Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula — Grade I listed church in Coveney, East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB6 2DL.
- When was Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula a listed building?
- Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter-ad-Vincula?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB6 2DL.