Historic churches · South East England
St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford
In or near Oxford.
St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford — church in Oxford, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 1.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Peter-in-the-East in Oxford, the nearest railway station is Oxford, located 1.4 km away. Entry to the church is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is OX1 4AR.
About
St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1140. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Oxford, UK". Coordinates: 51.7535°, -1.2501°.
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Heritage listing
St Peter-in-the-East is a 12th-century church on Queen's Lane, north of the High Street in central Oxford, England. It is now deconsecrated and houses the college library of St Edmund Hall. The churchyard to the north is laid out as a garden and contains a seated bronze statue depicting St Edmund as an impoverished student.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Peter-in-the-East is a historic church that has been repurposed as a college library. It features architectural elements from its original construction in the 12th century, including a crypt that remains largely unaltered. The site also includes a graveyard with notable tombs and memorials.
From the Wikipedia article
St Peter-in-the-East is a 12th-century church on Queen's Lane, north of the High Street in central Oxford, England. It is now deconsecrated and houses the college library of St Edmund Hall. The churchyard to the north is laid out as a garden and contains a seated bronze statue depicting St Edmund as an impoverished student.
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Background
History
A church has existed on the current site since the late 10th century. In the 11th century, it was replaced by a stone church, which is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1085: the church of St. Peter Oxenford holds of Robert two hides in Haliwelle...It was worth twenty shillings, now it is worth forty... The church is believed to be named after the 5th-century church of S. Pietro in Vincoli, Rome, Italy. In the early 12th century the church was renamed St-Peter-in-the-East, because of its location near the East Gate of the walled city of Oxford, to differentiate it from the Church of St Peter-le-Bailey, which was built close to Oxford Castle. The Norman parts of the current church were built…
Description
St Peter-in-the-East was deconsecrated in the 1970s and renovated for its present use. The building now serves as the college library of St Edmund Hall.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.7535, -1.2501
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 4AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Phone
- 01865 279005
- Established
- 1140
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.seh.ox.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595346 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Peter-in-the-East (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Peter in the East.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford?
- St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 4AR), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford?
- St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford — church in Oxford, UK.
- How do I get to St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 4AR.
- When was St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford built?
- Built or established in 1140.
- Is St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford a listed building?
- St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford free to visit?
- Yes, St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 4AR.