St. Peter & St. Paul's Church
The Church of St Peter and St Paul is located in Wantage, Oxfordshire. It has been a site of worship since at least the 10th century, with the current building primarily dating back to the 13th century. It is a Grade I listed building.
A church has existed in Wantage since at least 950 AD. Alfred the Great was likely baptized in the original building a century earlier. The current structure largely dates to the 13th century, with significant remodelling in the following centuries. In the 15th century, the chancel was extended, and chapels and aisles were added. On 22 April 1950, the church was designated a Grade I listed building.
The church features a cruciform design with a large central tower and transepts. It was heavily remodelled by George Street during the Victorian era, including the addition of a large east window.
The interior houses ancient artifacts, including remnants of medieval glass in the south transept depicting saints. It also contains a life-sized memorial brass to Sir Ivo FitzWarin (d. 1414) and a monument to William Willmot (1684).
The church is an active Church of England parish church, offering daily services and hosting events such as concerts. It is open to visitors from 10 AM to 12 PM daily. The Church of England parish of Wantage is in the Archdeaconry of Dorchester of the Diocese of Oxford. The parish stands in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England.
Notable clergy:
William John Butler, later Dean of Lincoln, was vicar from 1847 to 1881.
Edward Foyle Nelson, 4th son of Thomas Nelson, 2nd Earl Nelson, Curate to William John Butler from 1857 to his death in 1859 of Typhoid Fever. A stained glass window dedicated to Edward was installed in 1861.
Roscow Shedden, former Bishop of Nassau, was vicar from 1931 to 1952.
Robert Wright, later Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, was priest-in-charge (1978–1984) and vicar (1987–1992).
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St. Peter & St. Paul's Church
The Church of St Peter and St Paul is located in Wantage, Oxfordshire. It has been a site of worship since at least the 10th century, with the current building primarily dating back to the 13th century. It is a Grade I listed building.
A church has existed in Wantage since at least 950 AD. Alfred the Great was likely baptized in the original building a century earlier. The current structure largely dates to the 13th century, with significant remodelling in the following centuries. In the 15th century, the chancel was extended, and chapels and aisles were added. On 22 April 1950, the church was designated a Grade I listed building.
The church features a cruciform design with a large central tower and transepts. It was heavily remodelled by George Street during the Victorian era, including the addition of a large east window.
The interior houses ancient artifacts, including remnants of medieval glass in the south transept depicting saints. It also contains a life-sized memorial brass to Sir Ivo FitzWarin (d. 1414) and a monument to William Willmot (1684).
The church is an active Church of England parish church, offering daily services and hosting events such as concerts. It is open to visitors from 10 AM to 12 PM daily. The Church of England parish of Wantage is in the Archdeaconry of Dorchester of the Diocese of Oxford. The parish stands in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England.
Notable clergy:
William John Butler, later Dean of Lincoln, was vicar from 1847 to 1881.
Edward Foyle Nelson, 4th son of Thomas Nelson, 2nd Earl Nelson, Curate to William John Butler from 1857 to his death in 1859 of Typhoid Fever. A stained glass window dedicated to Edward was installed in 1861.
Roscow Shedden, former Bishop of Nassau, was vicar from 1931 to 1952.
Robert Wright, later Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, was priest-in-charge (1978–1984) and vicar (1987–1992).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Peter_and_St_Paul,_Wan...