St Peter's Church, Walton, Leeds Explained

St. Peter's Church, Walton
Fullname:Church of Saint Peter, Walton
Location:Walton (near Wetherby), West Yorkshire
Country:England
Coordinates:53.9246°N -1.3298°W
Denomination:Church of England
Status:Parish Church
Heritage Designation:Grade II* listed building
Architect:W.M Fawcett (19th century restoration)
Materials:Magnesian limestone with graduated green slate roofs
Parish:Walton
Archdeaconry:Leeds
Diocese:York
Province:York

The Church of St. Peter in Walton, near Wetherby in West Yorkshire, England, is an active Anglican parish church in the archdeaconry of York and the Diocese of York.

History

The church originates from the 12th century although, most of the current structure dates from the 14th century with an extensive restoration undertaken between 1890 and 1891 to the plans of architect W.M. Fawcett. On 30 March 1966, it was registered as a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Architectural style

The church is constructed of squared magnesian limestone with a graduated green slate roof. The church has a west tower with a clock on its southern face, a three bay nave with a southern porch and a narrower two-bay chancel with a vestry to its northern side. The tower is without buttresses, a small lancet window to its western side.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Peter, Walton. British Listed Buildings. 2016-05-29.