Church of St Peter, Cowleigh facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church, Cowleigh
52°07′33″N 2°20′17″W / 52.125879°N 2.338140°W / 52.125879; -2.338140
Location	Cowleigh, Malvern, Worcestershire
Country	United Kingdom
Denomination	Anglicanism
Churchmanship	Anglo-Catholicism
History
Founded	29 June 1863 (1863-06-29) (St. Peter's Day)
Consecrated	29 June 1866 (1866-06-29) (St. Peter's Day)
Architecture
Functional status	Active
Heritage designation	Grade II Listed
Designated	1 January 1970
Architect(s)	George Edmund Street
Style	Early English and Geometrical
Years built	1865
Administration
Parish	Malvern Link with Cowleigh
Deanery	Malvern
Archdeaconry	Worcester
Diocese	Worcester

The Church of St Peter, Cowleigh is a historic church located in Cowleigh, part of Malvern, Worcestershire. It was built in 1865 and designed by a famous architect named George Edmund Street. This church is an Anglican church and is still active today.

About St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church is a special building. It is listed as a Grade II building. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected. The church is part of the Malvern Link with Cowleigh parish.

Building the Church

The idea for St. Peter's Church started on June 29, 1863, which is St. Peter's Day. The church itself was built in 1865. It was officially opened and ready for use on June 29, 1866, also St. Peter's Day. The architect, George Edmund Street, was well-known for designing many churches and other buildings.

Church Style and Design

The church's design uses two main styles: Early English and Geometrical.

• Early English is a style of Gothic architecture that was popular in England from about 1189 to 1272. It features tall, narrow windows and simple, elegant shapes.
• Geometrical refers to a later part of the Gothic style. It uses more complex window designs with patterns made from circles and other geometric shapes.

These styles give St. Peter's Church its unique and beautiful look.

What Happens at the Church Today?

St. Peter's Church is an active church. It serves the local community in Cowleigh and Malvern Link. People gather here for services and other events. The church continues to be an important part of the area's history and daily life.

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