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St Peter's Church, Aston Flamville

Coordinates: 52°31′50″N 1°19′07″W / 52.53064°N 1.31853°W / 52.53064; -1.31853
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St Peter's Church, Aston Flamville
Map
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Peter
Administration
DioceseLeicester
ArchdeaconryLoughborough[1]
ParishAston Flamville, Leicestershire
Clergy
RectorAndrew David Hall[2]

St Peter's Church is a church in Aston Flamville, Leicestershire. It is a Grade II listed building.

History

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The church was built in the 11th century. It was possibly re-roofed in 1617.[3]

The font is modern and depicts Elijah in a chariot and Moses striking the rock with his staff.[3]

The tower contains two bells and is square,[4] after being changed from its original shape.[3]

The rectorial chair is set in the wall of the chancel. The chancel also has a memorial to Sir William Turville and his wife.[3]

The church has no aisles but does have a step leading to the chancel, a rare feature since most churches have 2. A kneeling knight stands next to the step.[3]

The chancel was restored in 1855 and in 1873, was rebuilt[4] along with the porch, tower and nave.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Diocese of Leicester | Find a Church". www.leicester.anglican.org. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Aston Flamville: St Peter's". www.achurchnearyou.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e Tomlin, Arthur (16 August 2016). "Past Times: A history of Aston Flamville". hinckleytimes. Archived from the original on 25 January 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Genuki: Aston Flamville, Leicestershire". www.genuki.org.uk. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  5. ^ Stuff, Good. "Church of St Peter, Aston Flamville, Leicestershire". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Archived from the original on 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.

52°31′50″N 1°19′07″W / 52.53064°N 1.31853°W / 52.53064; -1.31853