Diameter: 20" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 55173 Tower ID: 20781 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Hednesford: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: SK 6 119
St Peter's Church Hednesford is situated on the edge of the Cannock Chase, on the top of Church Hill overlooking the town of Hednesford. There has been a church here since 1868, but the present building has only been on the site since 1987 as the old church was demolished due to mining subsidence.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
There has been a church here since 1868, but the present building has only been on the site since 1987 as the old church was demolished due to mining subsidence.
Exterior Description
The church is of modern design and construction. There is a remant of the previous church, the apse, still standing, behind the modern church.
Interior
Interior Description
The church is an open plan design. The altar, which is not fixed, is placed on a dais beneath a large skylight. There is no decoration behind the dais except for a wooden cross, There are no fixed pews or choir stalls. There are no separate chapels. At the rear south side is a font that is from the original church. On the north side is a modern organ installed when the new church was built. There are a number of IT screen and speakers either side of the dais, controlled by a desk to the left of the dorway from the vestibule.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 6 119
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
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 | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
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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