Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth
In or near Wrestlingworth.
Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth — church in Wrestlingworth, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Biggleswade · 7.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Peter in Wrestlingworth, you can take the train to Biggleswade station, which is 7.3 km away. The postcode for the church is SG19 2EU, and entry is free.
About
Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Wrestlingworth, Bedfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.1103°, -0.1626°.
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Heritage listing
Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church in Wrestlingworth, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 31 October 1966.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church in Wrestlingworth, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 31 October 1966.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Built in the 12th century, it was restored in Victorian times. The church, which is dedicated to St. Peter, consists of a tower, nave, two aisles, chancel, and a south porch. The font is located on the north side of the nave, and is adorned with quatrefoils. A reading desk and pulpit are located in the northeast section. The communion table and some tombstones are 17th-century, while the pulpit and stairs are 18th-century, and some glass is of medieval era.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1103, -0.1626
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Wrestlingworth and Cockayne Hatley
- Postcode
- SG19 2EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Biggleswade — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117695 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Peter's church, Wrestlingworth, Beds - geograph.org.uk - 171181.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth?
- Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG19 2EU), in the parish of Wrestlingworth and Cockayne Hatley.
- What is Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth?
- Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth — church in Wrestlingworth, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth?
- The nearest railway station is Biggleswade, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG19 2EU.
- When was Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth a listed building?
- Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth?
- The nearest railway station is Biggleswade, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG19 2EU.