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.

How do I get to Parish Church of Saint Peter, Thurleigh?

The nearest railway station is Bedford, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK44 2DB.

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.

Historic churches · East of England

Parish Church of Saint Peter, Thurleigh

In or near Thurleigh.

Free admission

Parish Church of Saint Peter, Thurleigh — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Bedford · 8.8 km

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Getting there & planning your visit

The Parish Church of Saint Peter, Thurleigh is located at postcode MK44 2DB, and the nearest railway station is Bedford, which is 8.8 km away. Entry to the church is free.

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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
Nearest railway station: Bedford — 8.8 km

Sources

wikidata: Q17533162 (CC0)

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