Eastbourne: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: TV 605 985
Built 1894-5 to designs by Henry Currey (in association with his son Percivall). Of red brick, faced with local stone. Unclerestoried nave with aisles almost as tall; west porch combined with baptistery. Chancel the same height as nave. North transeptal chapel, apsidal, added in 1900. South chancel aisle with vestries. Windows are tall lancets.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
Built 1894-5 to designs by Henry Currey (in association with his son Percivall).
Exterior Description
Of red brick, faced with local stone. Unclerestoried nave with aisles almost as tall; west porch combined with baptistery. Chancel the same height as nave. North transeptal chapel, apsidal, added in 1900. South chancel aisle with vestries. Windows are tall lancets.
Interior
Interior Description
Chancel is enclosed with iron screens; carved and painted reredoses in both chancel and north chapel.
Fixtures and fittings
Reredos
Carved and painted, in chancel
Reredos
Carved and painted, in north chapel
Pulpit
Wooden with carved figure of St Peter
Churchyard
Grid reference: TV 605 985
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
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There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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