St Peter's Church, Caversham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter's Church |
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St Peter's Church tower
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 St Peter's Church
Location in Reading, Berkshire
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| 51°28′6.84″N 0°58′50.86″W / 51.4685667°N 0.9807944°W | |
| Location | Caversham, Reading |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | stpetercaversham.org.uk |
| History | |
| Founded | 1162 |
| Dedication | Saint Peter |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Style | Norman |
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| Archdeaconry | Berkshire |
| Diocese | Oxford |
St Peter's Church is an old and important church in Caversham, a part of Reading in England. It belongs to the Church of England. You can find it near the River Thames in an area called Caversham Heights.
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A Look Back: The History of St Peter's Church
How Old Is It?
St Peter's Church is very old! It was first built way back in 1162. That's over 860 years ago!
The Church During Wartime
During a big conflict in England called the English Civil War, St Peter's Church played a part. In 1643, soldiers known as Royalists used the church. They even put a large cannon on top of the church tower.
But then, the other side, called the Parliamentarians, attacked. They used powerful cannons to hit the church. The church tower was destroyed, and the rest of the church was also damaged.
Rebuilding and Changes
After the war, a new wooden tower was built to replace the destroyed one. Later, in 1878, a new section called a south aisle was added. The church also got its current tower at that time.
This tower has eight bells. The oldest bell is even older than the current tower, dating all the way back to 1637!
More About St Peter's Church
What is a Parish Church?
St Peter's is a "parish church." This means it serves a specific local area or community. It's a place where people from that area can come together for worship and other activities.
Its Special Status
The church is recognized as a Grade II* listed building. This is a special status given to buildings that are very important because of their history or architecture. It means the church is protected and kept safe for the future.
Finding Out More
If you want to learn more about St Peter's Church, you can visit its official website.
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