Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury
In or near Codford.
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster · 5.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Heytesbury, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Warminster, which is 5.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is BA12 0EQ. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1036357). 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, Heytesbury is the Church of England parish church for the parish of Heytesbury with Tytherington and Knook, Wiltshire, England. It was a collegiate church from the 12th century until 1840. The present building is largely 13th-century and is designated as Grade I listed.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Peter and St Paul in Heytesbury is a historic building dating back to 1086, serving as a community hub for worship and social activities. It hosts various events, including exhibitions and concerts, and features a beautifully restored chancel and nave. The church is a significant part of the village's history and continues to welcome visitors and residents alike.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury is the Church of England parish church for the parish of Heytesbury with Tytherington and Knook, Wiltshire, England. It was a collegiate church from the 12th century until 1840. The present building is largely 13th-century and is designated as Grade I listed.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
A church was mentioned at Hestrebe in the Domesday Book of 1086. The church was given to Salisbury Cathedral by Henry I in about 1115, together with the church of Godalming, Surrey, and lands lying beside the two churches, to form a prebend. Shortly after this the church became collegiate, with the head of the college the canon who held the prebend at the cathedral. A charter granted by bishop Josceline (or Jocelin) between 1150 and 1160 established four canons at Heytesbury. Their income included tithes from Tytherington, where there was a chapel, and from Horningsham; the churches of Hill Deverill and Swallowcliffe; and land at Wilton.
Architecture
The large cruciform church dates from the 13th century, although a fragment of earlier work survives: one pier of the north aisle, with a scalloped capital, is partly from the late 12th century. The low tower over the crossing was completed in the 14th century The vestry and the gabled south porch are from the 19th century. Restoration in 1864-7 was by William Butterfield and included rebuilding of the north and south aisles; interior work included the addition of a coloured marble font in the south aisle, new pews, a polychrome tiled floor, and stained glass by Alexander Gibbs. The organ was installed in 1854 by J.W. Walker, having been moved from St Mary's, Bermondsey, London. It was…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1821, -2.1086
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Heytesbury
- Postcode
- BA12 0EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Phone
- 01985 840556
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster — 5.5 km
- Official site
- www.upperwylyevalleyteam.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529415 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 0EQ), in the parish of Heytesbury.
- What is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 0EQ.
- When was Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury a listed building?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 0EQ.