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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches Β· South East England

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon

In or near Ashampstead.

Free admissionβ˜… 5.0 Β· 5 Google reviews

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon β€” Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

SS Peter ^ Paul, Yattendon, late December 2015 - geograph.org.uk - 4796113

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Howard's Halt Β· 7.3 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

The Church of St Peter and St Paul in Yattendon is located at postcode RG18 0UP. The nearest railway station is Howard's Halt, which is 7.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1288822). 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

Details SU 5574 11/22 YATTENDON YATTENDON LANE (north side) Church of St. Peter and St. Paul 14.4.67 GV I Church. Circa 1450 restored 1858, 1881 and spire by Alfred Waterhouse added in 1896. Rendered flint, tile and rubble with Bath stone dressings; old tile roof continuous over nave and chancel. West tower and spire, nave, chancel, south porch and north vestry. West tower: two stages with diagonal west buttresses, cornice with gargoyles and carved heads, parapet; shingled broach spire with lead finial and weathervane. Moulded arched west doorway with boarded door and hoodmould with spiral stops, C19 west window above with two cusped lights and hoodmould with carved stops, and small square window above that with quatrefoil light. Bellchamber openings to north, south, and west of two cusped lights, and single light opening to east. Clock with small gable below bellchamber opening to south. Nave, south side: two large three-light windows with hoodmoulds and spiral stops. South door between with moulded four-centred arch, square head with carved spandrels, hoodmould with carved heads as stops, and old boarded door. C19 gabled south porch of timber with brick base and tiled roof. North side: two large three-light windows with hoodmoulds and carved stops flanking wall tablet to John Hutchins of 1770. Chancel, south side: two large three-light windows with hoodmoulds and carved stops flanking blocked four-centered arched doorway between. North side: one three-light window with hoodmould and spiral stops. East end: diagonal buttresses and C19 five-light window with panelled tracery and returned hoodmould. Vestry: C19. Gabled with diagonal buttresses. Two-light windows to north with hoodmould, and arched doorway to west. Interior: C19 chamfered tower arch. C15 roof of eight bay

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Church of St Peter and St Paul is located in Yattendon, South-East England. It is a Grade I listed building, reflecting its exceptional architectural and historical significance.

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Coordinates
51.4672, -1.2036
Parish
Yattendon
Postcode
RG18 0UP
Parliamentary constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Established
1450
Nearest railway station
Howard's Halt β€” 7.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon?
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG18 0UP), in the parish of Yattendon.
What is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon?
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon β€” Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon?
The nearest railway station is Howard's Halt, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG18 0UP.
When was Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon built?
Built or established in 1450.
Is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon a listed building?
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon a protected site?
Yes β€” Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon free to visit?
Yes, Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon?
The nearest railway station is Howard's Halt, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG18 0UP.