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Episcopal Church of St Peter, Hope Street, Inverkeithing

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Episcopal Church of St Peter, Hope Street, Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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30 min–1 h
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Episcopal Church of St Peter, Hope Street, Inverkeithing is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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St Peter's Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church in the town of Inverkeithing in Fife, Scotland. Built between 1903 and 1910, the church is an example of Edwardian arts and crafts architecture.

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St Peter's Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church in the town of Inverkeithing in Fife, Scotland. Built between 1903 and 1910, the church is an example of Edwardian arts and crafts architecture.

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Background

History

In 1899, the bishop of St Andrews, Dunblane and Dunkeld was successfully petitioned for the construction of an episcopal mission church in Inverkeithing. This was to cater to the growing number of Episcopal Christians working in nearby Jamestown. In 1902, a site in Witch Knowe Park was purchased from Inverkeithing Town Council. Henry F. Kerr was tasked with the design and building of the church. He had been president of the Edinburgh Architectural Association in 1900, and was known for his domestic and church architecture built in Edinburgh, and the arts and crafts style. The nave was completed in 1903 and dedicated on 13 June 1903 by Bishop Wilkinson. A later extension forming the new…

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Coordinates
56.0248, -3.4032
District
Fife
Postcode
KY11 1LL
Parliamentary constituency
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Episcopal Church of St Peter, Hope Street, Inverkeithing?
Episcopal Church of St Peter, Hope Street, Inverkeithing is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY11 1LL).
Is Episcopal Church of St Peter, Hope Street, Inverkeithing a listed building?
Episcopal Church of St Peter, Hope Street, Inverkeithing is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
Is Episcopal Church of St Peter, Hope Street, Inverkeithing free to visit?
Yes, Episcopal Church of St Peter, Hope Street, Inverkeithing is free to enter.
How do I get to Episcopal Church of St Peter, Hope Street, Inverkeithing?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KY11 1LL. It sits within the Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy parliamentary constituency.