St Peter's Church, Henley facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Peter's Church, Henley
Church of St Peter
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OS grid reference	TM158,513
Location	Church Lane, Henley, Suffolk IP6 0QT
Country	England
Denomination	Anglican
Churchmanship	Central Anglican
Website	https://claydonchurches.com
History
Status	Parish church
Architecture
Functional status	Active
Heritage designation	Grade I
Designated	9 December 1955
Architectural type	Church
Specifications
Administration
Parish	Henley
Deanery	Bosmere
Archdeaconry	Ipswich
Diocese	St Edmundsbury and Ipswich
Province	Canterbury

St Peter's Church is a historic church located in the village of Henley, which is close to Ipswich. It is an active Anglican parish church, meaning it's a local church where people still go for services today. It is part of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.

A Look Back at St Peter's Church

St Peter's Church in Henley is a very important building. It is officially listed as a Grade I building. This means it is considered one of the most important historic buildings in England. It is protected so it can be preserved for many years to come.

How Old is the Church?

Some parts of the church are incredibly old. They date back to the 13th century, which is over 700 years ago! For example, the south door of the church is from that time. Other parts are more recent, like a parish room that was added in the 19th century.

The Church Bells

The church tower holds a set of eight bells. These bells were made at different times, from as early as 1480 to 1902. In 1972, the frames holding the bells were repaired. The bells were then put back in place so they could ring clearly again. An extra bell for the clock on the tower was added in 1976. This bell used to be in a church in Ubbeston.

See also

• Grade I listed buildings in Suffolk