Historic churches · London
Soke of Peterborough
Soke of Peterborough — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Soke of Peterborough is a church in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
The Soke of Peterborough is a church located in London. It is recognised for its historical significance and is part of the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Diocese of Peterborough.
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Background
History
In the Anglo-Saxon period, the lord of the hundred had the power, or liberty, of holding a court and administering justice within its boundaries, and this system was subsequently continued by the Abbots of Peterborough, who either enforced in person, as lords, the observance of the ancient socage laws and customs, or appointed a deputy to act for them. On the establishment of quarter sessions in 1349, the separate jurisdiction of the Soke was still maintained as distinct from that of the county of Northampton; and, except for parliamentary purposes and matters relating to the militia, it was entirely independent of that county. Quarter sessions for the liberty were held at the Sessions…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5833, -0.2500
- District
- Peterborough
- Parish
- Peterborough, unparished area
- Postcode
- PE1 2HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Peterborough
- Official site
- ukimpeterborough.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Soke of Peterborough (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Soke of Peterborough?
- Soke of Peterborough is in London, United Kingdom (postcode PE1 2HP), in the parish of Peterborough, unparished area.
- Is Soke of Peterborough free to visit?
- Yes, Soke of Peterborough is free to enter.
- How do I get to Soke of Peterborough?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE1 2HP. It sits within the Peterborough parliamentary constituency.