Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden
In or near Potsgrove.
Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden — church in Battlesden, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehenge Works · 2.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Peter & All Saints is located in Battlesden, Central Bedfordshire, with the postcode MK17 9HW. The nearest railway station is Stonehenge Works, which is 2.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden 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 Battlesden, Bedfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.9521°, -0.6059°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Peter & All Saints is a Grade I listed church in Battlesden, Bedfordshire, England. The small church was built in the 13th century with a simple layout of nave, chancel and south porch. It was renovated in the 14th and 15th centuries. The south porch was later demolished and a south-west tower and north porch were added in the 15th century. Several buttresses were added to the tower over the years to correct a tilt caused by weak foundations. The church became a listed building on 23 January 1961.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Peter & All Saints is a Grade I listed church in Battlesden, Bedfordshire, England. The small church was built in the 13th century with a simple layout of nave, chancel and south porch. It was renovated in the 14th and 15th centuries. The south porch was later demolished and a south-west tower and north porch were added in the 15th century. Several buttresses were added to the tower over the years to correct a tilt caused by weak foundations. The church became a listed building on 23 January 1961. It is open for regular worship for the Parishes of Potsgrove and Battlesden.
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Background
History
The church was founded in the 13th century and was renovated in the 14th and 15th centuries. It was formerly known as the parish Church of St Peter. There have been numerous repairs to the exterior over the years in both clunch blocks and brick. The original south door and porch were demolished in the 14th century and were replaced by a north doorway and a simple, gabled north porch. The church is open for regular worship for the Parishes of Potsgrove and Battlesden.
Description
The church is located in the small hamlet of Battlesden, Bedfordshire, England. The building, which sits on an elevated site, was constructed in the 13th century with ironstone rubble and ashlar dressings. The small church has a simple layout of nave and chancel. The 13th-century nave has a pointed chancel arch which dates to the 14th century. Two windows illuminate the north wall of the nave, including a two-light 15th century window and a 3-light 17th century window with transom; a 13th century lancet window is placed west of the door. The chancel has a 19th century, 3-light east window. The circular font dates to the 12th century and has foliate carving. The interior contains several…
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- Coordinates
- 51.9521, -0.6059
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Battlesden
- Postcode
- MK17 9HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehenge Works — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117698 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Peter and All Saints, Battlesden - geograph.org.uk - 183068.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden?
- Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK17 9HW), in the parish of Battlesden.
- What is Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden?
- Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden — church in Battlesden, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden?
- The nearest railway station is Stonehenge Works, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK17 9HW.
- When was Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden a listed building?
- Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden?
- The nearest railway station is Stonehenge Works, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK17 9HW.