Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury
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St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury — Grade I listed church in Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pugneys Lakeside · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Peter and St Leonard's Church in Horbury, the nearest railway station is Pugneys Lakeside, located 2.9 km away. Entry to the church is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is WF4 6LT.
About
St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1791. Designed by John Carr. Built in the Georgian architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.6610°, -1.5548°.
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Heritage listing
St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury is in Horbury, West Yorkshire, England. It is an active Church of England parish church and part of the Wakefield deanery in the archdeaconry of Pontefract, diocese of Wakefield and commonly known as St Peter's. It is on the site of a Norman church built in about 1100, and probably an Anglo-Saxon church before that. The present church, by local architect John Carr, was completed in 1794.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Peter and St Leonard's Church is a historic church located in Horbury. Visitors can explore its architecture and enjoy the serene atmosphere of this place of worship.
From the Wikipedia article
St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury is in Horbury, West Yorkshire, England. It is an active Church of England parish church and part of the Wakefield deanery in the archdeaconry of Pontefract, diocese of Wakefield and commonly known as St Peter's. It is on the site of a Norman church built in about 1100, and probably an Anglo-Saxon church before that. The present church, by local architect John Carr, was completed in 1794. It is a prominent local landmark and has been designated a Grade I listed building by English Heritage.
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Background
History
Horbury was a chapelry of All Saints Church in Wakefield and has probably had a chapel since before the Norman Conquest in 1066. Earl Warenne, Lord of the Manor of Wakefield built a church in the Norman style in 1106. It had a tower, nave and small chancel. In 1509 William Amyas of Horbury Hall left money to the "belles of Horbury Church". The "Devil's Knell" was tolled after midnight on Christmas morning, the tenor bell tolled for an hour, then four fours were struck followed by a strike for every year since the birth of Christ. This tradition was discontinued but survives in Dewsbury. The parish registers record the burial of two soldiers following the Battle of Wakefield. In the late…
Architecture
Inside, the bay divisions are marked by fluted Corinthian pilasters. A west gallery with a panelled front containing the organ is supported by Tuscan columns. The shallow vaulted ceiling has an elaborate frieze terminating in shallow segmental coving.
Visiting
The parish stands in the Anglo-Catholic tradition of the Church of England. As it rejects the ordination of women, the parish receives Alternative Episcopal Oversight from the Bishop of Wakefield (currently Tony Robinson).
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- Coordinates
- 53.6610, -1.5548
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF4 6LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ossett and Denby Dale
- Established
- 1791
- Nearest railway station
- Pugneys Lakeside — 2.9 km
- Official site
- horburystpeterandstjohn.weebly.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595359 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Peter and St Leonard Horbury - geograph.org.uk - 344703.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury?
- St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF4 6LT), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury?
- St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury — Grade I listed church in Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury?
- The nearest railway station is Pugneys Lakeside, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF4 6LT.
- When was St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury built?
- Built or established in 1791. Designed by John Carr.
- Is St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury a listed building?
- St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury free to visit?
- Yes, St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury?
- The nearest railway station is Pugneys Lakeside, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF4 6LT.