St Peter's Church, Parr facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SJ 536 955 |
| Location | Broad Oak Road, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St Peter, Parr |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Saint Peter |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 23 August 1985 |
| Architect(s) | J. Medland Taylor |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1864 |
| Completed | 1865 |
| Construction cost | £2,600 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone and copper slag, slate roofs |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Peter, Parr |
| Deanery | St Helens |
| Archdeaconry | Warrington |
| Diocese | Liverpool |
| Province | York |
St Peter's Church, Parr is a historic church located on Broad Oak Road in Parr, within the St Helens, Merseyside, England. It is an active Anglican parish church. This means it is a local church that serves the community.
St Peter's Church is part of a larger group of churches. It belongs to the deanery of St Helens and the diocese of Liverpool. Its local group of churches is called the Parr Team Ministry. The church is officially recognized as a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical building.
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A Look Back in Time: The Church's History
St Peter's Church was built to replace an older church. The first church in this spot burned down in 1860. The new church was designed by an architect named J. Medland Taylor.
Building work started in 1864 and finished in 1865. The whole project cost £2,600. This was a lot of money back then!
What Does It Look Like? The Church's Design
Outside the Church
The church walls are made from a mix of red and yellow sandstone. They also use copper slag, which is a waste material from industry. The roofs are covered with slate.
The church has a main area called the nave. It also has side sections called aisles. There is a part that sticks out, called a transept. The main altar area is called the chancel. There's a small room for clergy, called a vestry, and a space for the organ.
At the southwest corner, there is a tall tower. This tower has a pointed roof called a broach spire. The tower has an entrance with a special archway. It also has windows and openings for bells. At the very top, there's a weathervane.
The windows on the church are different shapes. Some are tall and narrow, called lancet windows. Others have round designs above them. The transept has large round windows called rose windows.
Inside the Church
Inside, the church has rows of arches called arcades. These arches are supported by round columns. The arch leading to the chancel is also round.
The font, where baptisms take place, is circular. The pulpit, where sermons are given, is also circular. There is a wooden screen separating the chancel from the rest of the church. This screen was added around 1920.
You can find a special plaque inside the transept. It remembers Revd Abraham Augustus Nunn. He was the first priest of this church and passed away in 1889. The church also has a large pipe organ. It was designed by Henry Willis, a famous organ builder.
Why Is It Special?
St Peter's Church was named a Grade II listed building on August 23, 1985. This means it's a building of national importance. It has special historical or architectural interest.
Experts Pollard and Pevsner wrote about the church. They noted that it was one of J. Medland Taylor's early designs. They also said it wasn't his best work, but it's still an important part of local history.
See also
- Listed buildings in St Helens, Merseyside
