St Peter's Church, Aston Flamville Explained
St Peter's Church is a church in Aston Flamville, Leicestershire. It is a Grade II listed building.
History
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
52.5306°N -1.3185°W
Notes and References
- Web site: Diocese of Leicester | Find a Church. www.leicester.anglican.org. 19 August 2021. 10 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210410221053/https://leicester.anglican.org/acny/sparkenhoe-west/619297-aston-flamville-st-peter. live.
- Web site: Aston Flamville: St Peter's. www.achurchnearyou.com. 19 August 2021. 26 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926105046/https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5457/. live.
- Web site: Past Times: A history of Aston Flamville. Arthur. Tomlin. 16 August 2016. hinckleytimes. 19 August 2021. 25 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210125131623/https://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/past-times-history-aston-flamville-11731297. live.
- Web site: Genuki: Aston Flamville, Leicestershire. www.genuki.org.uk. 19 August 2021. 17 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210117095117/https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/LEI/AstonFlamville. live.
- Web site: Church of St Peter, Aston Flamville, Leicestershire. Good. Stuff. britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. 19 August 2021. 19 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210819152833/https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101361065-church-of-st-peter-aston-flamville. live.
