Church of St Peter, Cowleigh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Peter's Church |
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St. Peter's Church, Cowleigh
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| 52°07′33″N 2°20′17″W / 52.125879°N 2.338140°W | |
| Location | Cowleigh, Malvern, Worcestershire |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholicism |
| History | |
| Founded | 29 June 1863 (St. Peter's Day) |
| Consecrated | 29 June 1866 (St. Peter's Day) |
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| 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 |
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| Parish | Malvern Link with Cowleigh |
| Deanery | Malvern |
| Archdeaconry | Worcester |
| Diocese | Worcester |
St. Peter's Church in Cowleigh is a beautiful old church located in Malvern, Worcestershire, in the United Kingdom. It's a special building because it's listed as a Grade II heritage site. This means it's important to protect its history and design. The church was built a long time ago, in 1865, and was designed by a famous architect named George Edmund Street. It's a place where people from the Anglican faith come together for worship and community events.
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History of St. Peter's Church
The idea for St. Peter's Church began in 1863, on a day called St. Peter's Day. This is a special day for Christians. The church building itself was finished in 1865. It was officially opened and ready for services on another St. Peter's Day, in 1866.
Who Designed the Church?
The person who designed St. Peter's Church was a very well-known architect named George Edmund Street. He was famous for designing many churches and other buildings in a style called Early English and Geometrical. These styles are part of the Gothic Revival movement, which brought back older building designs.
What is a Grade II Listed Building?
St. Peter's Church is a "Grade II listed" building. This means it's recognized as a building of special historical or architectural importance. Being listed helps protect the church so it can be enjoyed for many years to come. It means that any changes to the building must be carefully planned to keep its original character.
Gallery
- Church of St Peter, Cowleigh
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The Altar
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Exterior, East
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Exterior South West
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Interior East
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Organ
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Interior South
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Interior South East
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Interior West
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Lych Gate
External Links
- Official Site: https://mlwc.church
- Historic England
- Church of England
