Historic churches · North East England
St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees
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St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Darlington · 4.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Peter's Church is located in Croft-on-Tees, North Yorkshire, with the nearest railway station being Darlington, approximately 4.2 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is DL2 2SG.
About
St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
St Peter's Church is a Grade 1 Listed Building located in Croft on Tees, near the River Tees. It is known for its unique features that may have inspired Lewis Carroll's stories, offering visitors a chance to explore its historical significance and participate in services.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Peter, Croft-on-Tees is a 12th century grade I listed parish church in the village of Croft-on-Tees in North Yorkshire, England. Artefacts and carvings inside the church are believed to have given rise to many of the characters created by Lewis Carroll, who as a child, attended St Peter's in the 1840s when his father was rector of the church. The church also features in Simon Jenkins' book "England's Thousand Best Churches".
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Background
History
The church was first started in the 12th century and was added to in the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries with major renovations in the late 19th century. The bulk of the church is in the Decorated style with a later addition tower on the west side which is constructed of different stone to the rest of the church; the exteriors walls of the church are constructed from red sandstone which is found in the Tees Valley, though it has been re-inforced with brown sandstone. The nave and chancel together, measure 94 ft from west to east. Whilst most of the architectural style of the building is described as Decorated, the clerestory, which was added in the 15th century, is noted for being in the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.4831, -1.5557
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Croft-on-Tees
- Postcode
- DL2 2SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Phone
- 07592016476
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Darlington — 4.2 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17538291 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Peter, Croft-on-Tees (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees?
- St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL2 2SG), in the parish of Croft-on-Tees.
- What is St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees?
- St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees?
- The nearest railway station is Darlington, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL2 2SG.
- When was St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees free to visit?
- Yes, St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees?
- The nearest railway station is Darlington, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL2 2SG.