Historic churches · North West England
St Peter's Church, Tabley
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St Peter's Church, Tabley — church and former private chapel at Tabley House, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plumley · 2.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Peter's Church is located in Tabley, Cheshire East, with the postcode WA16 0HB. The nearest railway station is Plumley, which is 2.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Peter's Church, Tabley is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1675. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Part of Tabley House. Wikidata describes it as: "church and former private chapel at Tabley House, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.2961°, -2.4142°.
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Heritage listing
St Peter's Church is a chapel to the west of Tabley House near Knutsford, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Peter's Church is a chapel to the west of Tabley House near Knutsford, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
The chapel was originally built on an island in the lower mere called The Moat in 1675–78 beside Tabley Old Hall In 1927 the chapel was moved to its present position because its foundations were being undermined by brine-pumping.
Architecture
The chapel is joined to the house by a passage. It is built in brick with stone dressings and has a stone slate roof. The plan consists of a west tower and a three-bay nave with an ante-chapel over which is a gallery. The tower is in three stages. The lowest stage has a two-light window above which is a parapet with stone balusters and ball finials. The next stage is recessed and has a diagonal clock faces on three sides. The belfry stage above this has two-light louvred openings with stone surrounds. At the top is another parapet with stone balusters and ball finials.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2961, -2.4142
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Tabley Inferior
- Postcode
- WA16 0HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tatton
- Established
- 1675
- Nearest railway station
- Plumley — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595295 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Peter's Church, Tabley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Tabley Chapel 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Church, Tabley?
- St Peter's Church, Tabley is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA16 0HB), in the parish of Tabley Inferior.
- What is St Peter's Church, Tabley?
- St Peter's Church, Tabley — church and former private chapel at Tabley House, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Tabley?
- The nearest railway station is Plumley, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA16 0HB.
- When was St Peter's Church, Tabley built?
- Built or established in 1675.
- Is St Peter's Church, Tabley a listed building?
- St Peter's Church, Tabley is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Peter's Church, Tabley free to visit?
- Yes, St Peter's Church, Tabley is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Tabley?
- The nearest railway station is Plumley, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA16 0HB.