St Peter & St Paul's Church, Syston facts for kids

St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Syston
St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Syston
52°42′1.92″N 1°4′29.68″W / 52.7005333°N 1.0749111°W / 52.7005333; -1.0749111
Location	Syston
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
History
Dedication	St Peter and St Paul
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade I listed
Administration
Parish	Syston
Deanery	Goscote
Archdeaconry	Leicester
Diocese	Diocese of Leicester

St Peter and St Paul's Church in Syston, Leicestershire, is a very old and important building. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. This church is so special that it has a "Grade I listed" status. This means it is considered a building of exceptional historical and architectural interest.

A Look at the Church's History

The oldest parts of St Peter and St Paul's Church were built a long, long time ago. They date all the way back to the 13th century. That's over 700 years ago!

Restoring the Church's Main Parts

In the 1870s, some important parts of the church were fixed up. The main area where people sit, called the nave, and the tall tower were restored. This work was done by Frederick Webster Ordish and finished in February 1872.

Replacing the Chancel Area

A few years later, in 1880, another big part of the church was replaced. This was the chancel, which is the area near the altar where the clergy sit. New stone from places like Duston, Clipstone, and Bath was used for the walls and supports. The floor was also redone with special stones. The detailed carvings were created by Thomas Earp of London. This newly rebuilt chancel opened in May 1881.

The Church Organ

The church has an organ that was built in 1887. It was made by a company called Taylor, located in Leicester. This organ helps to provide music for church services and events.

Part of a Larger Church Family

St Peter and St Paul's Church is not alone. It is part of a group of churches called The Fosse Team. This means it works together with other local churches in the area.