Survey Data
Reg No
14303003
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Church/chapel
Date
1740 - 1760
Coordinates
288599, 289789
Date Recorded
05/06/2002
Date Updated
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Description
Detached gable-fronted church, built c.1750, with two-bay side elevations to nave, and single-bay chancel with vestry attached to the east. Pitched slate roofs with cast-iron rainwater goods. Bellcote to western gable. Pointed arch openings with stone tracery and sills. Carved limestone Gibbs surround with pediment above, to paired timber panelled doors. Church and graveyard bounded by rendered rubble limestone walls, with ashlar limestone gate piers and cast-iron double gates. Flight of limestone steps leading to gates.
Appraisal
St Peter's church is of apparent architectural form and design. The main entrance with its boldly carved pediment and Gibbs surround are of particular interest. Craftsmanship is apparent in the execution of many of the features. The church forms an interesting group of Church of Ireland structure with the graveyard, entrance gates, and rectory to the west.