Church of St Peter, Hilton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Peter, Hilton |
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| Location | Yarm Road, Hilton, North Yorkshire, TS15 9LD |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Previous denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Churchmanship | Central |
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| Status | Active |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Years built | 12th century |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Hilton |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Cleveland |
| Diocese | Diocese of York |
The Church of St Peter is a special old church in Hilton. It's part of the Church of England. This church is in the area of Stockton-on-Tees in North Yorkshire. It was built a very long time ago, in the 12th century! Because it's so old and important, it's called a Grade I listed building. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in England.
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A Look Back in Time
How Old is the Church?
The Church of St Peter was built way back in the 1100s. It is a type of Norman church called a "two-cell" church. This means it has two main parts. Over hundreds of years, not many changes have been made to the building.
Windows Through the Ages
Most of the windows you see in the church today were added in the 1700s. However, there is one special window that is even older. It's a narrow, tall window called a lancet window. You can find it in the chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar. This window dates all the way back to the 1200s!
Keeping Records
The church has kept records for a very long time. The first parish register, which lists births, deaths, and other events, started in 1698. Records of marriages began a bit later, in 1754.
A Special Building
On June 23, 1966, the Church of St Peter was officially named a Grade I listed building. This is the highest level of protection for historic buildings in England. It means the church is very important and needs to be preserved for future generations.
