Historic churches · East of England
St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops
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St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops — church in Wickham Bishops, Maldon, Essex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hatfield Peverel · 3.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Peter's Church in Wickham Bishops is located at postcode CM8 3JF, with the nearest railway station being Hatfield Peverel, approximately 3.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1001. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Wickham Bishops, Maldon, Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.7698°, 0.6434°.
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Heritage listing
St Peter's Church is a redundant church in the village of Wickham Bishops, Essex, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is cared for by the Friends of Friendless Churches.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Peter's Church in Wickham Bishops is a historic place of worship that is part of the Friends of Friendless Churches initiative, which aims to rescue and protect such sites across England and Wales. Visitors can explore its architectural features and learn about its history.
From the Wikipedia article
St Peter's Church is a redundant church in the village of Wickham Bishops, Essex, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is cared for by the Friends of Friendless Churches.
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Background
History
The church originated in the 11th century. Some restoration work has been carried out since then, but this has been disturbed by vandalism. The church now contains a new altar which was sculpted by Rory Young, and a statue of Saint Peter by Nicholas Hague. The original font has been returned from the new church. Benjamin Finn has been commissioned to create a new east window, to be financed by a grant from the Cottam Will Trust. In 2007 areas of 13th-century geometrical patterns were discovered on the walls; conservation work has been carried out in these.
Architecture
St Peter's is constructed in a mixture of flint rubble, puddingstone, septaria, Roman tile, and brick. It has red tiled roofs. The plan of the church consists of a nave, a chancel, and a gabled south porch. At the west end is a belfry with weatherboarding.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7698, 0.6434
- County
- Essex
- District
- Maldon
- Parish
- Wickham Bishops
- Postcode
- CM8 3JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witham
- Established
- 1001
- Nearest railway station
- Hatfield Peverel — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595303 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Old St Peter - geograph.org.uk - 390738.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops?
- St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM8 3JF), in the parish of Wickham Bishops.
- What is St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops?
- St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops — church in Wickham Bishops, Maldon, Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops?
- The nearest railway station is Hatfield Peverel, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM8 3JF.
- When was St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops built?
- Built or established in 1001.
- Is St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops a listed building?
- St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops free to visit?
- Yes, St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops?
- The nearest railway station is Hatfield Peverel, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM8 3JF.