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Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul

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Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul — church in North East Derbyshire, England, UK.

Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, historic churches in Derbyshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Chesterfield · 5.2 km
  • Free entry

About

Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in North East Derbyshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.2433°, -1.4977°.

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Heritage listing

St Peter and St Paul's Church is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Old Brampton, Brampton, North East Derbyshire.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Peter and St Paul's Church is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Old Brampton, Brampton, North East Derbyshire.

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Background

History

The porch of the church dates from the 12th century, but is mostly 14th century. A restoration was carried out in 1868 when the roofs of the nave and south aisles were renewed, along with the walls of the clerestories. The floor was lowered to its original level and all of the windows were reglazed with ‘cathedral’ glass. The tower was opened to the church and provided with seating. The belfry staircase was built inside the church, and the masonry was cleaned. A new vestry was built at the same time. The restoration cost £1,000 and was undertaken by a local builder, Mr. Marriott of Staveley. In 1923 the bells were recast, and a new burial ground was consecrated by the Bishop of Southwell,…

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Coordinates
53.2433, -1.4977
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Brampton
Postcode
S42 7JG
Parliamentary constituency
North East Derbyshire
Established
1150
Nearest railway station
Chesterfield5.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S42 7JG), in the parish of Brampton.
When was Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul built?
Built or established in 1150.
Is Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul a listed building?
Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul free to visit?
Yes, Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul is free to enter.
How do I get to Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul?
The nearest railway station is Chesterfield, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S42 7JG.