St. Peter's Church | |
Fullname: | St. Peter's Church, Milton Bryan |
Country: | England |
Denomination: | Church of England |
Dedication: | Saint Peter |
Status: | Parish church |
Functional Status: | Active |
Deanery: | Ampthill and Shefford |
Archdeaconry: | Bedford |
Diocese: | St Albans |
Province: | Canterbury |
Vicar: | Steve Nuth |
Warden: | Kelvin White Alan White |
Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church in Milton Bryan, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 23 January 1961.[1]
St Peter's has Norman origins, its history can be traced back to the 11th century. Its construction was originally of a more simplistic nature, consisting of only a nave, chancel, bell-cot and a wooden porch. After changes in the 14th and 17th centuries, the building also exhibits both north and south transepts, a tower and a stained-glass window dedicated to Joseph Paxton. The church also features the 'Inglis Chapel', deriving its namesake from the Inglis family; Hugh Inglis (a former Baron of Milton Bryan) made significant repairs and additions to the building during the 1800s and selected Robert Smirke as the architect.[2] [3]
The church maintains regular services, including Holy Communion, alongside community events such as jumble sales and 'Café Church' where refreshments are provided for an optional donation.[4]