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St Peter

This Grade I church is mainly Perpendicular.

Clyffe Pypard, Wiltshire

Opening times

Open Easter to October; otherwise key nearby.

Address

Wood Street
Clyffe Pypard
Wiltshire
SN4 7PY

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51.493583, -1.8956247

It was heavily restored by Butterfield in the 1870s. Its chief treasure is the remarkable statue to the carpenter Thomas Spackman by John Devall Jun in 1786. It also has a good brass of the 14th century and a Jacobean pulpit of 1629. Sir Nikolaus Pevsner is buried in the churchyard.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • National heritage here

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Famous connections

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Café within 500m

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Church of England

Contact information

Church website

Gallery

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