St Peter's Church, Chelmarsh

Last updated

St Peter's Church, Chelmarsh
St. Peter, Chelmarsh - geograph.org.uk - 119239.jpg
St Peter's Church, Chelmarsh, from the south
Shropshire UK location map.svg
Red pog.svg
St Peter's Church, Chelmarsh
Location in Shropshire
Coordinates: 52°29′16″N2°24′47″W / 52.4878°N 2.4130°W / 52.4878; -2.4130
OS grid reference SO 721 879
Location Chelmarsh, Shropshire
CountryEngland
Denomination Anglican
Website St Peter, Chelmarsh
History
Status Parish church
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationGrade I
Designated9 March 1970
Architect(s) J. Farmer (porch)
Architectural type Church
Style Norman, Gothic, Neoclassical
Specifications
Materials Stone and brick
Administration
Province Canterbury
Diocese Hereford
Archdeaconry Ludlow
Deanery Bridgnorth
Parish Chelmarsh
Clergy
Vicar(s) Revd V. R. Smith

St Peter's Church is in the village of Chelmarsh, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Bridgnorth, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of seven other churches to form the benefice of Highley with Billingsley, Glazeley and Deuxhill, and Chelmarsh. [1] The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. [2]

Contents

History

The body of the church dates from the 14th century, and replaced an earlier church on the site. This part of the church was probably completed by 1345, when a chantry chapel was endowed by Hugh de Mortimer. The lower part of the west tower is also from this time, the upper part being added in about 1720. The south porch was built in 1887 by J. Farmer of Newport. [3]

Architecture

The body of the church is constructed in stone, and is in Decorated style. Re-set in the north wall is a Norman doorway from an earlier church. The upper parts of the tower are in brick with stone dressings, and in Neoclassical style. The tower has a west doorway, above which is a three-light window. There are diagonal buttresses, alternating quoins, paired round-headed bell openings, and a balustrade on the summit. On the south side of the church is a porch, a priest's doorway and three tall two-light windows. The east window has five lights. Inside the church is a four-bay arcade carried on octagonal piers. The stained glass in the east window is dated 1892, it was designed by Kempe, and depicts the Crucifixion. In the south window of the chancel is glass by Burlison and Grylls, dating from about 1888, and depicting the Parable of the Sower. In the chancel is part of a tomb chest in Perpendicular style. [3] A pair of similar marble plaques separately form parish war memorials to the dead of either World War, accompanied by framed displays of a photograph of each man listed, and nearby hangs an embroidered regimental badge of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry. [4] The two-manual pipe organ was made by Nicholson and Son of Gloucester. [5] There is a ring of six bells, all of which were cast in 1720 by Abraham Rudhall II of Gloucester. [6]

External features

The churchyard contains a war grave of a World War II airman. [7]

See also

Related Research Articles

St Peters Church, Congleton Church in Cheshire, England

St Peter's Church is in Chapel Street, Congleton, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the Diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the deanery of Congleton. Its benefice is combined with those of St Stephen, Congleton, St John the Evangelist, Buglawton, and Holy Trinity, Mossley. Alec Clifton-Taylor includes it in his list of 'best' English parish churches. The Church Buildings Council included St Peter's in its group of 300 Major Parish Churches following research produced in 2016. [Pursell 2016]

St Marys Church, Shrewsbury Church in Shropshire, England

St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in St Mary's Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, the Trust designated St Mary's as its first Conservation Church in 2015. It is the largest church in Shrewsbury. Clifton-Taylor includes the church in his list of 'best' English parish churches.

St John the Evangelists Church, Farnworth Church in Greater Manchester, England

St John the Evangelist's Church is in Church Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Bolton, the archdeaconry of Bolton, and the diocese of Manchester. Its benefice is united with those of St Peter, Farnworth, Holy Trinity, Prestolee, and St Saviour, Ringley. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

Church of St James the Less, Tatham Church in Lancashire, England

The Church of St James the Less is in the village of Tatham, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with those of St Wilfrid, Melling, St John the Baptist, Tunstall, St Peter, Leck, the Good Shepherd, Lowgill, and Holy Trinity, Wray, to form the benefice of East Lonsdale. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. It stands above the flood plain of the River Wenning.

St Peter and St Pauls Church, Bolton-by-Bowland Church in Lancashire, England

St Peter and St Paul's Church is in Gisburn Road, Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Whalley, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the Diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with that of St Ambrose, Grindleton. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

St Mary and St Michaels Church, Great Urswick Church in Cumbria, England

St Mary and St Michael's Church is in the village of Great Urswick, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Furness, the archdeaconry of Westmorland and Furness, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of St Cuthbert, Aldingham, St Matthew, Dendron, and St Michael, Rampside. These churches are part of a group known as the Low Furness Group of Parishes. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

St Marys Church, Acton Burnell Church in Shropshire, England

St Mary's Church is in the village of Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England, and stands near the ruins of Acton Burnell Castle. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Condover, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of St Andrew and St Mary, Condover, St Mark, Frodesley, and St Michael and All Angels, Pitchford. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

St Eatas Church, Atcham Church in Shropshire, England

St Eata's Church is in the village of Atcham, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Shrewsbury, the archdeaconry of Salop, and the diocese of Lichfield. Its benefice is united with that of St Giles-with-Sutton, Shrewsbury. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. Its dedication to Eata of Hexham is unique.

All Saints Church, Berrington Church in Shropshire, England

All Saints Church is in the village of Berrington, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Condover, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of twelve other parishes to form the Wenlock Team of Parishes. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

St Mary the Virgins Church, Bromfield Church in Shropshire, England

St Mary the Virgin's Church is a former priory church located in the village of Bromfield, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Ludlow, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of 5 other parishes to form the Bromfield Benefice. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

St James Church, Cardington Church in Shropshire, England

St James' Church stands in an elevated position in the village of Cardington, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Condover, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

St Laurences Church, Church Stretton Church in Shropshire, England

St Laurence's Church is in Church Street, Church Stretton, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Condover, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of St Michael and All Angels, All Stretton, and All Saints, Little Stretton to form the parish of Church Stretton. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

All Saints Church, Claverley Church in Shropshire, England

All Saints Church is in the village of Claverley, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Bridgnorth, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with that of Holy Innocents, Tuck Hill. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

St Marys Church, Cleobury Mortimer Church in Shropshire, England

St Mary's Church is on Church Street, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Ludlow, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of six local parishes to form the Cleobury Benefice. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. It is notable for its shingled twisted spire.

St Swithuns Church, Clunbury Church in Shropshire, England

St Swithun's Church is in the village of Clunbury, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Clun Forest, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of St Mary, Bedstone, St Cuthbert, Clungunford, St Mary, Clunton, and St Edward, Hopton Castle. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

St Peters Church, Cound Church in Shropshire, England

St Peter's Church is in the grounds of Cound Hall, Cound, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Condover, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of 13 other parishes to form the benefice of Wenlock. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

St Peters Church, Edgmond Church in Shropshire, England

St. Peter's Church is in the village of Edgmond, Shropshire, England. The church is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Edgmond and Shifnal, the archdeaconry of Salop, and the diocese of Lichfield. Its benefice is united with those of St Chad, Kynnersley, and St Lawrence, Preston upon the Weald Moors. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

St Marys Church, Ellesmere Church in Shropshire, England

St Mary's Church stands on a hill in the town of Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Ellesmere, the archdeaconry of Salop, and the diocese of Lichfield. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

St Michaels Church, High Ercall Church in Shropshire, England

St Michael's Church is in the village of High Ercall, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Wrockwardine, the archdeaconry of Salop, and the diocese of Lichfield. Its benefice is united with those of twelve local churches. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

St Marys Church, Hopesay Church in Shropshire, England

St Mary's Church is in the village of Hopesay, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Clun Forest, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

References

  1. ↑ Chelmarsh: St Peter, Chelmarsh, Church of England , retrieved 16 December 2012
  2. ↑ Historic England, "Church of St Peter, Chelmarsh (1188126)", National Heritage List for England , retrieved 16 December 2012
  3. 1 2 Newman, John; Pevsner, Nikolaus (2006), Shropshire, The Buildings of England, New Haven and London: Yale University Press, pp. 193–194, ISBN   0-300-12083-4
  4. ↑ Francis, Peter (2013). Shropshire War Memorials, Sites of Remembrance. YouCaxton Publications. p. 119. ISBN   978-1-909644-11-3.
  5. ↑ "NPOR [N04668]", National Pipe Organ Register , British Institute of Organ Studies , retrieved 2 July 2020
  6. ↑ Chelmarsh, S Peter, Dove's Guide for Church Bell Ringers , retrieved 16 December 2012
  7. ↑ DUDLEY, GEORGE WILLIAM LESLIE, Commonwealth War Graves Commission , retrieved 2 February 2013
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.