Historic churches · East Midlands
St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter
In or near Walpole Highway.
St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter — a Grade I-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Peter's Church is located in Walpole St Peter, Norfolk, with the postcode PE14 7NS. Admission is free. The nearest railway station is not specified, so please plan your visit accordingly.
About
St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter is a Grade I-listed building in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I 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 in Walpole St Peter is a historic church that has served the village for generations. Visitors can appreciate its beautiful architecture and the rich history associated with the site.
From the Wikipedia article
St Peter's Church is an active Church of England parish church in Walpole St Peter, Norfolk, England. One of the largest churches in the county, it is known as "the Cathedral of the Fens". It is in the Diocese of Ely. The largely Perpendicular building is Grade I listed, and is often regarded as one of England's finest parish churches.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The oldest section of the church is its tower, which dates from the 13th century. By the 15th century a church, 160 feet long, was added. The windows are in Perpendicular style. Some benches date from the 15th century. A carved poor box is dated 1639. A chandelier dates from 1701. Victorian restoration was restricted largely to the chancel.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.7287, 0.2230
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Walpole
- Postcode
- PE14 7NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Established
- 1350
- Official site
- walpolestpeterchurch.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595298 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter?
- St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE14 7NS), in the parish of Walpole.
- What is St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter?
- St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter — a Grade I-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter?
- Drivers can use postcode PE14 7NS.
- When was St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter a listed building?
- St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter free to visit?
- Yes, St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE14 7NS. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.