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St Peter

Norman church with steeple, nave, chancel, north aisle, south vestry.

Rodmarton, Gloucestershire

Opening times

Normally daily (restricted during covid epidemic).

Address

Rodmarton
Gloucestershire
GL7 6PE

A priest is recorded in 1086 but there could have been an older Saxon church on the same site.

The church is built of rubble and rough ashlar and has chancel, nave, north aisle, vestry, south tower with spire and south porch. The roofs are stone tiled. There are stained glass windows, memorials to past local people, three bells, two cast in 1626 and the other in 1716. There are wooden pews to seat 200 people. and an oak pulpit, brass lectern and stone font. An Allen organ is regularly used.

The church stands in the churchyard behind a number of table tombs.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Famous connections

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Summer fete.

  • Christmas bazaar.

  • Quiz nights.

  • Church of England

Contact information

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