Church of St Peter, Arlesey facts for kids
The Church of St Peter is a very old and important church located in Arlesey, Bedfordshire, England. It is known as a Grade I listed building, which means it's considered a building of special historical interest. It received this special status on October 31, 1966.
A Look at History
The Church of St Peter is quite ancient! It was first built in the 1100s (that's the 12th century). Back then, it only had a main hall called a nave. Later, in the 1200s and 1300s, extra parts called aisles were added to the sides.
In the 1600s, the church's first tower fell down. For a long time after that, it only had a small wooden structure for the bells, called a belfry.
Close by, there was another building that was used as a vestry (a room for clergy), a small chapel, and even a school. This building was taken down in 1855, and the church's current vestry was built in its place. The tower you see today was built much later, in 1877.
Church Design and Size
The main part of the church, the nave, is about 64 feet long and 17 feet wide. That's like a really long classroom! The chancel, which is the area near the altar, adds another 16 feet in length and is 26 feet wide. The two side sections, called aisles, are each about 10 feet wide. The tower built in 1877 is about 12 feet by 12 feet.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire
