Worcester: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: SO 852 543
Built of brick, with roof coverings of slate. The buttresses of both nave and tower are rendered with cement, and the window surrounds and tracery are of stone.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
A single-cell building with a shallow slightly projecting sanctuary and organ chamber and a north-west tower.
Exterior Description
Built of brick, with roof coverings of slate. The buttresses of both nave and tower are rendered with cement, and the window surrounds and tracery are of stone.
The nave is of four bays, divided externally by buttresses which now terminate in squat finials; the odd shape of these finials is explained by the fact that they are the former bases for pinnacles. In each bay of the north and south walls is a three-light window divided across the lights by a transome; the fenestration of the west wall is more elaborate, consisting of a large central three-light window (also with transom) flanked by two pairs of windows, one above the other. The style of all these windows might be described as 'minimum late Perpendicular' but, in 1860, the original east window in the same style was replaced by the present Decorated window; this has three main lights, the centre one trefoiled and the flanking lights ogival, and a traceried head in which the two principal salients endearingly resemble stylised flowers.
The tower is of three stages. It looks generally, rather thin and insubstantial. The top stage has pairs of two-light louvred openings on all four faces; the tall middle stage has a similar pair of openings on the north side only and between it and the top stage is a large circular window with cement-rendered deep reveal and a hoodmould above. The tower is flanked by east and west staircase walls which reach externally to the middle of the second stage. At the corners of the tower we clasping buttresses which were once pinnacled like the buttresses of the nave.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside the building the startling visual impact is provided by the immense width of the nave; the ceiling is slightly coved, and has plaster ribs. Towards the west is the gallery one full bay deep and stretching across the full width of the building: it has a Gothic arcaded front supported on slender iron columns and set back a little from the level of the gallery front are vestries underneath. The sanctuary is a shallow rectangular chamber with, to the south, another chamber - wider, but not so tall and a good deal shallower - for the organ. The organ, which must surely be co-oval with the building, is rather a prominent feature with a pretty 'Gothick' case front painted white. The prominence of the organ case tends to distract attention from the sanctuary, though the east window is sufficiently striking to counter-act this. In front of the sanctuary a choir or chancel area was formed, probably during the 1860 restoration, by placing a low stone screen across;. the pulpit is integral with the screen.
Fixtures and fittings
Organ (object)
An organ in a good early 19th century Gothick case.
Reredos
Reredos of seven arcaded bays, the middle three with crocketted canopies and the outer pairs with painted figures.
Lectern
Lectern: brass eagle.
Altar
Altar table: 19th century copy of 17th century refectory table.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SO 852 543
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
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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.
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