St Peter’s, Carleton St Peter

Open daily dawn to dusk.
Ferry Road, Carleton St Peter, NR14 7BD
Parking nearby
Footpath, trail or cycle route
Important stained glass
Grade II*

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St Peter's Church sits peacefully amongst the fields, at the end of a grassy path. It serves a parish of fifteen dwellings. Its true character shines through the 19th century restorations which saw the replacement of most of the windows. The outline of a 12th century Norman lancet window is visible near the south porch and a 13th century Early English lancet remains in use on the north side. The date 1672 is picked out in black flints at the top of the east face of the tower. Nave and chancel merge into one in 'single hall' construction. The delightful organ is hand-pumped and adorned with angel musicians. In the chancel the Easter Sepulchre, where the Easter Eucharist was kept from Good Friday to Easter Day, displays post-Reformation texts from the Gospel of John. Some of the original 15th century work has been incorporated into the rood screen. The roll of rectors on a board near the vestry begins in 1280, with 50 named having been added since then. Above the west window is the Royal coat of arms of Queen Victoria. Clear glass throughout the church creates a bright atmosphere, with the exception of stained glass in the east window depicting the crossed keys of St Peter. 

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