St Peter and St Paul's Church, Water Orton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Water Orton |
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St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Water Orton
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| 52°31′2.8″N 1°44′26.3″W / 52.517444°N 1.740639°W | |
| Location | Warwickshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Peter and St Paul |
| Consecrated | 7 October 1879 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Bateman and Corser |
| Groundbreaking | 11 September 1878 |
| Completed | 1879 |
| Construction cost | £4,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 76.5 feet (23.3 m) |
| Width | 29 feet (8.8 m) |
| Height | Spire 100 feet (30 m) until removed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Water Orton |
| Deanery | Coleshill |
| Archdeaconry | Aston |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Water Orton is a special church located in Water Orton, Warwickshire, England. It is a Church of England parish church. This means it serves the local community for religious services. The church is also a Grade II listed building, which means it is an important historical building protected by law.
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How the Church Was Built
The church you see today is not the first one on this spot. An older, medieval church was taken down. A new church was then built by architects named Bateman and Corser.
Laying the First Stone
The very first stone for the new church was put in place on September 11, 1878. A lady named Mrs. J. D. W. Digby had the honor of laying this important stone. The land for the church was a gift from G.W. Digby, who lived at Sherborne Castle in Dorset.
Opening the New Church
The new church was officially opened on October 7, 1879. The Bishop of Worcester held a special ceremony to make it ready for use. The church was built using strong stone from Derbyshire. It also has decorative parts made from Bath stone. The company that built the church was H. Mottram from Tamworth.
Changes Over Time
The church once had a tall spire, which is a pointy tower on top. However, this spire was removed in the 1980s.
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a musical instrument called an organ. This organ was made by a company called Forster and Andrews and was put into the church in 1885. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
