St Peter's Church, Duxford facts for kids
St Peter's Church is an old and important church in the village of Duxford, Cambridgeshire. It belongs to the Church of England. For a long time, Duxford had two main churches, but in 1874, St Peter's became the only one. This church is so special that it has been a Grade I listed building since 1967. This means it's considered a very important historical building that needs to be protected.
Discovering St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church is found in the southern part of Duxford village. It has been named after St Peter for a very long time, at least since the year 1275.
A Look at Its History
The church was first built in the 12th century, which is over 800 years ago! From that time, parts of the tower and the chancel (the area around the altar) are still standing. The main part of the church, called the nave, was rebuilt later, either in the 14th or 15th century.
In 1728, the church's tall spire was taken down and replaced with the shorter one you see today. By the late 1800s, the church needed a lot of work. So, in the 1880s, it was carefully repaired and made strong again.
Working Together
St Peter's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group, called a benefice, also includes St Mary Magdalene Church, Ickleton and SS Mary and John, Hinxton.
