St Peter's Church, Stainforth facts for kids
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St Peter's Church, Stainforth, from the west
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| OS grid reference | SD 821,674 |
| Location | Stainforth, North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St Peter, Stainforth |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Saint Peter |
| Consecrated | 29 September 1842 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 13 September 1988 |
| Architect(s) | Edmund Sharpe |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1839 |
| Completed | 1873 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Stone, slate roofs |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Peter Stainforth |
| Deanery | Bowland |
| Archdeaconry | Craven |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
St Peter's Church is a beautiful old building in the village of Stainforth, North Yorkshire, England. It is an active Anglican church, which means it's part of the Church of England. This church is a "parish church," serving the local community. It belongs to the Diocese of Leeds. St Peter's Church is also recognized as a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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History of St Peter's Church
Before St Peter's Church was built, people in Stainforth went to a different church. They were part of the parish of St Alkelda, Giggleswick.
Who Built the Church?
Three sisters from the Dawson family helped make this church happen. They were a local gentry family, meaning they were wealthy and important in the area. The church was built between 1839 and 1842. It was designed by an architect named Edmund Sharpe from Lancaster.
When Was the Church Finished?
The church was officially opened on 29 September 1842. Rev Charles Longley, who was the Bishop of Ripon at the time, led the special ceremony. Later, in 1873, the church was "thoroughly improved." This means it was updated and made even better.
Architecture and Design
St Peter's Church is built from squared rubble stone. It has special ashlar stone details and slate roofs. The church has a main area called a nave with four sections. There is also a porch at the southeast side. A smaller area called a chancel is at the front, with a room for priests (a vestry) nearby. At the west end, there is a tall tower.
Church Style and Tower Details
The church is built in the "Perpendicular" style. This is a type of Gothic Revival design. The tower has three levels, separated by stone lines called string courses. It also has strong supports called buttresses at its corners. You can see three carved heads on the top string course.
On the west side of the tower, there is a doorway. Above it is a single window with a special cinquefoil shape at the top. Each side of the top level has two-light bell openings. These openings have slate louvres and cinquefoil tops. The very top of the tower has a battlement wall with gargoyles. There are also clock faces on the west and east sides of the tower.
Windows and Interior Features
Along the main wall of the nave, each section has a three-light window. The chancel has a large four-light window at the east end. The vestry has a chimney that looks like a small turret.
Some of the beautiful stained glass windows, including the one in the east, were made by William Wailes. Above the east window, you can see the heraldic shield of the Dawson family. This shows their family symbol.
The church has a two-manual organ, which was made by Nicholson. Organs are large musical instruments often found in churches. There are also three bells in the tower. They were all made in 1842 by Thomas Mears II. However, these bells cannot be rung anymore.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Pedro (Stainforth) para niños
- List of architectural works by Edmund Sharpe
