Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill
In or near Water Orton.
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Coleshill Parkway · 1.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Coleshill, you can take a train to Coleshill Parkway, which is 1.9 km away. The postcode for the church is B46 3AH. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1034697). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, often referred to as Coleshill Parish Church, is the Anglican parish church of Coleshill, Warwickshire, England. It has been a Grade I listed building since 1961, and was built between the 14th and 15th centuries, with the current spire built in the 1860s.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Church of England parish church that serves the local community. It aims to provide spiritual support and a welcoming environment for visitors and parishioners alike.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, often referred to as Coleshill Parish Church, is the Anglican parish church of Coleshill, Warwickshire, England. It has been a Grade I listed building since 1961, and was built between the 14th and 15th centuries, with the current spire built in the 1860s.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The oldest part of the church dates back to the 14th century, but most of the church was built in the 15th century. There is evidence of a church at the site before this with a Norman font in the church. There is record of a priest here as far back as 1086. Norman foundations were found here during excavations but it is not known when the first church was built at this site. Due to the wooded area that used to surround Coleshill, it is thought that before the current church began construction there must have been a church made from timber, almost certainly on the site of the current church. The spire was rebuilt in the 15th century. During extensive renovations of the church in the 1860s,…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4991, -1.7051
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- North Warwickshire
- Parish
- Coleshill
- Postcode
- B46 3AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Warwickshire and Bedworth
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Coleshill Parkway — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.coleshillparishchurch.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528225 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B46 3AH), in the parish of Coleshill.
- What is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill?
- The nearest railway station is Coleshill Parkway, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode B46 3AH.
- When was Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill a listed building?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill?
- The nearest railway station is Coleshill Parkway, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B46 3AH.