St Peter's Church, Conisbrough

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The church, seen from the south east

St Peter's Church is a parish church in Conisbrough, in South Yorkshire, in England.

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The core of the church is believed to be 8th-century, based on similarities with Northumbrian churches known to date from this period. [1] If this date is accurate, it is the oldest building in South Yorkshire. [2] Historian David Hey argues that it was a minster church, forming the centre of a large, early parish, covering all or much of the 11th-century Fee of Conisbrough. [3] From this early period survives much of the stonework of the tower and nave, including some windows, most of which were later blocked. Part of a 10th-century cross shaft has been discovered, and the church is recorded in the Domesday Book as having a single priest. [1]

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The 12th-century tomb chest

In the 12th century, aisles were added, and the chancel arch and south door also date from this period, as does a tomb chest in the south aisle. [4] Rita Wood argues that the tomb is for William de Warenne, 3rd Earl of Surrey, who died in 1148, as it depicts battles and themes from The Song of Roland . [2] The piscina and a cross slab in the north aisle are 13th-century. The church was next remodelled in the 14th century, from which time the present south aisle dates. In the 15th century, the tower was refaced, and a south porch and clerestory added. Many of the windows also date from this time. The north aisle was rebuilt in 1866, and there was a general restoration, followed by another later in the century, and in the 20th century, the porch was restored. [4]

Interior view, looking towards the altar St Peter's Church Interior - geograph.org.uk - 523045.jpg
Interior view, looking towards the altar

The church is a grade I listed building. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 Hadley, D. M. (2001). The Northern Danelaw: Its Social Structure, C.800-1100. Bloomsbury. p. 254. ISBN   9781441167132.
  2. 1 2 Hey, David (2015). A History of the South Yorkshire Countryside. Sword & Pen. ISBN   9781473857377.
  3. ↑ David Hey, Medieval South Yorkshire
  4. 1 2 3 Historic England. "Church of St Peter (1192787)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 13 November 2021.

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