Historic churches · London
Parish Church of Saint Peter, Thurleigh
Parish Church of Saint Peter, Thurleigh — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Parish Church of Saint Peter, Thurleigh is a Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1311731). 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 TL 05NE THURLEIGH HIGH STREET (South Side) 4/186 Parish Church of Saint 13.7.64 Peter GV II* Parish church. Circa 1130, C14, C15, restored 1880's, clerestory removed 1970-1. Coursed limestone rubble, mainly ashlar dressings, but ironstone dressings to chacel S windows. Mainly C20 roof coverings but clay tiles to S porch. Central tower, chancel, nave, N and S aisles and S porch. Tower : lower part Norman, top part rebuilt C15. Eroded S doorway, round-headed, in 2 square orders, with billet label and tympanum showing Adam and Eve. Small round-headed windows to N and S, also lancet to S. Top stage has C15 2-light windows to all sides. C20 short leaded spire. Traces of former N chapel. C14 2-bay chancel: 3-light E window. S wall has C14 low-side window, plain doorway and piscina recess, and 2 C15 4-centred windows. E wall retains plain parapet. C15 4-bay nave: arcades both sides, large 4- centred W window and NE rood/tower staircase. C15 N aisle: some windows restored C19. Cinquefoiled piscina set into angle of rood stairs. C15 S aisle: again, some C19 restoration of windows. Cinquefoiled stoup to S wall. C15 S porch: square- headed 2-light windows to each side, and pointed arch under square head. Interior: C15 octagonal font with carved decoration including shields. Early C15 floor brass to knight in nave. 1590 wall brass to Edmond Daye in S aisle S wall. Remains of original roof to aisles, chancel roof possibly from a 1619 restoration. Listing NGR: TL0513558466 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 36589 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Parish Church of Saint Peter is located in Thurleigh, London. This church is a Grade II* listed building, notable for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2144, -0.4626
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Thurleigh
- Postcode
- MK44 2DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17533162 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parish Church of Saint Peter, Thurleigh?
- Parish Church of Saint Peter, Thurleigh is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK44 2DB), in the parish of Thurleigh.
- Is Parish Church of Saint Peter, Thurleigh a listed building?
- Parish Church of Saint Peter, Thurleigh is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Parish Church of Saint Peter, Thurleigh free to visit?
- Yes, Parish Church of Saint Peter, Thurleigh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parish Church of Saint Peter, Thurleigh?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK44 2DB. It sits within the North Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.