Where is Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Godalming?

Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Godalming is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU7 1ES), in the parish of Godalming.

How do I get to Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Godalming?

The nearest railway station is Godalming, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU7 1ES.

Is Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Godalming a listed building?

Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Godalming is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

Is Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Godalming a protected site?

Yes — Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Godalming is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).

Is Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Godalming free to visit?

Yes, Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Godalming is free to enter.

How do I get to Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Godalming?

The nearest railway station is Godalming, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU7 1ES.

Historic churches · South East England

Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Godalming

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Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Godalming — Grade I listed church in Godalming, Surrey, England, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Godalming · 0.2 km

Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

The Church of St. Peter & St. Paul in Godalming is located at postcode GU7 1ES, and the nearest railway station is Godalming, just 0.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.

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Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Godalming is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Godalming, Surrey, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1870°, -0.6161°.

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Heritage listing

The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul is part of Godalming Minster (est. 2024) and is also known as Godalming Minster Church Street. It is a parish church of the Church of England in Godalming, Surrey. The present building, the oldest in the town, was built in the twelfth century, replacing an earlier Anglo-Saxon church. Two medieval chapels are integrated into the present building. Its core is made from the local sandstone, Bargate stone from the nearby Greensand Ridge, which is found close to the town. Also found around the church is the old Lammas, or 'common', land.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

The Church of St Peter & St Paul is a historic church in Godalming, offering a space for private prayer and community activities. Visitors can enjoy the church's music, bell ringing, and participate in various social events organized by the parish.

Protected designations

National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

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Background

History

A church has stood on this site since at least the mid-ninth century. It features several carved stones, which are dated between 820 and 840. A few Anglo Saxon remnants survive in the present structure, which was largely rebuilt in the twelfth century. In 1086, the Domesday Book recorded that Ranulf Flambard, justiciar of William Rufus, held Godalming church. The lammas, or common land, complemented a substantial glebe, the funds from which allowed for a grand and spacious structure to be built.

Description

Godalming, at the end of King Charles the First's reign, was a Calvinistic stronghold. The vicar at that time, known as Dr. Andrews, was ejected from his living in 1640,

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Coordinates: 51.1870, -0.6161
County: Surrey
District: Waverley
Parish: Godalming
Postcode: GU7 1ES
Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
Phone: +44 1483 428410
Established: 1150
Nearest railway station: Godalming — 0.2 km
Official site: www.godalming.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q5117327 (CC0)
wikipedia: Church of St Peter & St Paul, Godalming (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: St Peter and St Paul's Church, Church Street, Godalming (April 2015) (2).JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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