Historic churches · East of England
St Peter's Church tower
In or near Snettisham.
St Peter's Church tower — a Grade II*-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
St Peter's Church tower is a Grade II*-listed building in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
St Peter's Church tower in Great Ringstead is the remaining structure of a former church, notable for its Saxo-Norman round tower. The site features remnants of the church that was partially demolished in the late 18th century, with historical finds including human skeletal remains.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Peter's Church tower is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II* listed structure is notable for its architectural significance, reflecting a distinct historical period in its design.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9318, 0.5353
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Ringstead
- Postcode
- PE36 5JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Official site
- www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17648535 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Church tower?
- St Peter's Church tower is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE36 5JZ), in the parish of Ringstead.
- What is St Peter's Church tower?
- St Peter's Church tower — a Grade II*-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church tower?
- Drivers can use postcode PE36 5JZ.
- Is St Peter's Church tower a listed building?
- St Peter's Church tower is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is St Peter's Church tower a protected site?
- Yes — St Peter's Church tower is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Peter's Church tower free to visit?
- Yes, St Peter's Church tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE36 5JZ. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.