St Peter's Church, Walton, Leeds facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Peter's Church, Walton |
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| Church of Saint Peter, Walton | |
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| 53°55′29″N 1°19′47″W / 53.92463°N 1.32978°W | |
| Location | Walton (near Wetherby), West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Status | Parish Church |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed building |
| Architect(s) | W.M Fawcett (19th century restoration) |
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| Materials | Magnesian limestone with graduated green slate roofs |
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| Parish | Walton |
| Archdeaconry | Leeds |
| Diocese | York |
| Province | York |
The Church of St. Peter in Walton, a village near Wetherby in West Yorkshire, England, is an active Anglican church. It serves as a local parish church within the Diocese of York.
A Look at St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church is a special building with a long history. It is located in Walton, a small place near the town of Wetherby. This church is part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England.
How Old Is the Church?
The church building first started being built way back in the 12th century. That's over 800 years ago! However, most of what you see today was built later, in the 14th century.
Restoration Work
Over the years, the church has been looked after and repaired. A big restoration project happened between 1890 and 1891. An architect named W.M. Fawcett designed these important updates.
A Protected Building
Because of its age and special design, St. Peter's Church is a protected building. On March 30, 1966, it was officially listed as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a very important historical building that needs to be preserved.
What Does the Church Look Like?
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The church is built from a type of stone called magnesian limestone. This stone gives it a strong and classic look. The roof is made of green slate tiles, which are laid in a way that makes them look graduated.
Key Parts of the Church
- West Tower: The church has a tall tower on its western side. You can see a clock on the southern face of this tower.
- Nave: This is the main part of the church where people sit. It has three sections, called bays.
- South Porch: There's a small entrance porch on the southern side of the nave.
- Chancel: This is the area near the altar, which is narrower than the nave and has two bays.
- Vestry: On the northern side of the chancel, there is a vestry. This is usually a room where clergy prepare for services.
The tower is built without extra supports called buttresses. It has a small, narrow window on its western side.
See also
- List of places of worship in the City of Leeds
- Grade II* listed buildings in West Yorkshire
- Listed buildings in Walton, Leeds
