Historic churches · East of England
St Peter's Church, Cambridge
In or near Cambridge.
St Peter's Church, Cambridge — church in Cambridge, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Peter's Church in Cambridge, the nearest railway station is Cambridge, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CB3 0AQ, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Peter's Church, Cambridge is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Cambridge, UK". Coordinates: 52.2111°, 0.1139°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Peter is a redundant Church of England (Anglican) church in Cambridge, in the Parish of the Ascension of the Diocese of Ely, located on Castle Street between Honey Hill and Kettle's Yard. The church is now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church is usually open and sometimes hosts art exhibitions in cooperation with the Kettle's Yard gallery.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Peter is a redundant Church of England (Anglican) church in Cambridge, in the Parish of the Ascension of the Diocese of Ely, located on Castle Street between Honey Hill and Kettle's Yard. The church is now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church is usually open and sometimes hosts art exhibitions in cooperation with the Kettle's Yard gallery.
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Background
History
The church has been known as "St Peter by the Castle" (ad castrum) or "Beyond the Bridge" to distinguish it from St Peter-without-Trumpington Gate (now Little St Mary's). The present structure is the remnant of one that went back to the 12th century, with a nave, chancel, south aisle, and west tower and spire. Former county archaeologist Alison Taylor suggests that, due to its location, across the Roman road from St Giles' Church, it may have its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period but no evidence of the church prior to the Norman period has currently been discovered. Under the Tudor monarchy, the advowson came to the Crown, and Elizabeth I granted it to the See of Ely. In 1650 the town…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2111, 0.1139
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB3 0AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Phone
- +44 1223 748 100
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595223 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Peter's Church, Cambridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cmglee Cambridge St Peters outside.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Church, Cambridge?
- St Peter's Church, Cambridge is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB3 0AQ), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is St Peter's Church, Cambridge?
- St Peter's Church, Cambridge — church in Cambridge, UK.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Cambridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB3 0AQ.
- Is St Peter's Church, Cambridge a listed building?
- St Peter's Church, Cambridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Peter's Church, Cambridge free to visit?
- Yes, St Peter's Church, Cambridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Cambridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB3 0AQ.