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St Peter's Church, Waverton

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St Peter's Church, Waverton — church in Waverton, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.

St Peter's Church, Waverton, historic churches in North Wales

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 5.8 km
  • Free entry

About

St Peter's Church, Waverton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1888. Designed by John Douglas. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Waverton, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.1645°, -2.8065°.

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Heritage listing

St Peter's Church is in the village of Waverton, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Malpas. Its benefice is combined with those of St John, Aldford and St Mary, Bruera.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Peter's Church is in the village of Waverton, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Malpas. Its benefice is combined with those of St John, Aldford and St Mary, Bruera.

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Background

History

The earliest documentary evidence of a place of worship on the site is in a charter of confirmation dated 1093. Later references are in a will dated 1599 and in documents relating to the building of a north chapel in 1640 by John Tilston of Lower Huxley Hall. In the 19th century, restorations of the body of the church took place, one in 1845 and another in 1888 by John Douglas when the clerestory was rebuilt. The pyramidal roof was added to the tower in the late 19th century.

Architecture

The 17th-century roofs of the nave and aisles were retained during the restorations and are dated 1635. The octagonal font is from the 17th century. The parish registers date from 1582 and the churchwardens' accounts from 1744.

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Coordinates
53.1645, -2.8065
Parish
Waverton
Postcode
CH3 7QX
Parliamentary constituency
Chester South and Eddisbury
Established
1888
Nearest railway station
Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway5.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Peter's Church, Waverton?
St Peter's Church, Waverton is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 7QX), in the parish of Waverton.
When was St Peter's Church, Waverton built?
Built or established in 1888. Designed by John Douglas.
Is St Peter's Church, Waverton a listed building?
St Peter's Church, Waverton is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is St Peter's Church, Waverton free to visit?
Yes, St Peter's Church, Waverton is free to enter.
How do I get to St Peter's Church, Waverton?
The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 7QX.