Church of St Peter, Rendcomb facts for kids
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| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed building |
| Designated | 26 November 1958 |
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| Diocese | Gloucester |
| Province | Canterbury |
The Church of St Peter is a historic church in Rendcomb, Gloucestershire, England. It is part of the Church of England. You can find it on the grounds of Rendcomb College.
This church was mostly rebuilt in the 1500s. It is a very important building. It has a special status as a Grade I listed building. This means it is protected because of its history and unique architecture.
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Church History
There has been a church on this spot for a very long time. The current building was largely rebuilt in 1517. A local wool merchant named Edmund Tame helped with this project.
When the church was rebuilt, some older parts were kept. Three Norman pillars were included in the new design. Norman architecture is a style from the 11th and 12th centuries.
Later, in 1895, the church had a "Victorian restoration." This means it was repaired and updated during the Victorian era.
The Church of St Peter is part of the Churn Valley area. This area belongs to the Diocese of Gloucester. A diocese is a large church district.
Church Design and Features
The church is built from stone in the Perpendicular Gothic style. This is a type of Gothic architecture that was popular in England. It has a roof made of lead and stone tiles.
The church building includes a main area called the nave. It also has a south aisle, which is a side section. There is a chancel, which is the area around the altar. It has a south chapel and a vestry, a room used by the clergy.
The Tower and Bells
The church has a tall west tower. It has buttresses, which are supports built into the walls. This tower has three levels. Inside, there are six bells. Three of these bells were made in the 15th century, which is very old! The other three were remade in the 1840s.
Inside the Church
Inside the church, you can find a stone tablet. This tablet lists the names of six men from the village. These men served and died during World War II.
The Ancient Font
One of the oldest items in the church is the font. A font is a basin used for baptisms. This font is round and dates back to the 11th century.
The font was not always in the church. It was brought to Rendcomb from a place called Elmore Court. For a while, it was even used as a garden decoration! In the 1800s, it was moved into the church.
Around the font's bowl, there are carvings of eleven figures. These figures represent the apostles of Jesus. The twelfth apostle, Judas, is shown only by a pair of disembodied feet.
