St Peter's Church, Bishopsworth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter's Church |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neo-Norman |
| Town or city | Bristol |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°24′53″N 2°37′11″W / 51.4148°N 2.6197°W |
| Construction started | 1194 |
| Completed | 1843 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Samuel Charles Fripp |
St Peter's Church (grid reference ST570686) is a beautiful church in Bishopsworth, Bristol, England. It was built in a special style called Neo-Norman. This means it looks like buildings from the old Norman times, but it was built much later.
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A Look Back: The Church's History
The First Chapel (1194-1540)
The very first church in Bishopsworth was a small chapel. It was built way back in 1194. This chapel was named after two important saints: St Peter and St Paul.
A deal was made between Robert Arthur, who owned the land, and George de Dunster, a church leader from Bedminster. They agreed that a priest would visit the chapel from Bedminster. This happened every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. This arrangement continued for many years.
In 1540, the chapel was closed down. It was later turned into three small houses. These houses stood there for a long time. In 1961, they were taken down to build a swimming pool.
Building the Current Church (1841-1843)
The church you see today, dedicated only to St Peter, was built much later. Construction started in 1841. It was finished by 1843.
The person who designed this church was Samuel Charles Fripp. He chose the Neo-Norman style. This style makes the church look strong and old, like castles from the Norman period.
The church was planned to have a tall tower. However, this tower was never completed on time. In 1853, St Peter's became a "parish church." This means it became the main church for the local area.
The church has stayed mostly the same since it was built. A small room called a vestry and a porch were added in 1877.
Special Recognition
St Peter's Church is a very important building. English Heritage has given it a special status. It is a grade II* listed building. This means it is a building of more than special interest.
The churchyard also has a special area. It contains war graves for four soldiers. These brave people served in the Air Force and Royal Navy during World War II.
More to Explore
- Churches in Bristol
- Grade II* listed buildings in Bristol
