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St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church - Satterleigh.jpg
Location Satterleigh, Devon, England
Built 15th century
Listed Building – Grade I
Official name: Church of St Peter
Designated 20 February 1967
Reference no. 1258740
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St Peter's Church is a historic building located in Satterleigh, Devon, England. It was built a long time ago, in the 15th century (which means the 1400s). This church is very special because it's a Grade I listed building. This means it's protected for its important history and architecture. Today, St Peter's Church is a redundant church, which means it's no longer used for regular church services. Instead, it is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust, an organization that helps preserve old churches. The Trust officially took over the church on March 19, 1996.

History of St Peter's Church

St Peter's Church was mostly built in the 15th century. However, some parts of the building might be even older. The church has a simple design. It features an aisleless nave, which is the main part of the church where people sit, but without side aisles. It also has a wooden bell-cote, which is a small structure on the roof that holds the church bells.

Victorian Era Changes

In 1852, the chancel of the church was rebuilt. The chancel is the part of the church near the altar. This rebuilding was part of a bigger project called a Victorian restoration. During the Victorian era (the 1800s), many old churches were repaired and updated to look their best.

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