St Peter’s Church, Holwell, Herts, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bill&ben
N 51° 59.165 W 000° 18.254
30U E 685106 N 5762922
A rebuilt Victorian church at Holwell with a unique reredos and fine stained glass windows.
Waymark Code: WME468
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/01/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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There has been a church on this site since 1224, however the present church was rebuilt in 1877 by Ewan Christian on behalf of Reverend Arthur Delme-Radcliffe. The church was dedicated by the Bishop of Ely in 1879.

The church has walls of flint with limestone dressings to walls and windows. The roof is of red tile. The tower is of rectangular form and incorporates the porch.

The church has several fine stained glass windows. A unique feature of the church is the reredos which has nine panels carrying inlaid mosaic ornamentation.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1877

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Street address of Church:
St Peter's Church
Holwell Rd
Holwell, Herts UK


Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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