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The Building
St. Peter's was built in 1861 (architect CE Giles) in a style described as 'simple early English' (document of consecration). It currently has grade II listed status. The majority of the stonework is that known locally as 'Draycott Marble', a dolomitic conglomerate with a pronounced pinkish tinge, quarried close by in the Mendip hills. Notable interior features are the stained glass east windows, the fine wrought-iron rood screen (1894), and the neo-Norman font by architect William Burges.
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| Inside- note rood screen | Outside, East view |
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Photos courtesy of Church Architect,
GS Chedburn
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Probably the most significant recent development was the removal of the pews in the 1970s, together with the instalment of amenities including a kitchen unit. In spite of perhaps understandable local objections at the time, this now allows for great flexibility in our usage of the building. We have held dinners, fetes (in wet weather) and entertainments (some put on by the school), and can rearrange the seating to allow different formats of worship (for example, services 'in the round').
A survey in 1995 identified deterioration in the condition of the roof. This led us to embark on an extensive repair and refurbishment programme (click link on left margin).