St Peter's church, Bishopsworth

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St Peter's church, Bishopsworth

Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 4 Feb 2013

This uncommonly styled church lies in the heart of the suburb of Bishopsworth in southwest Bristol. Originally there was a chapel dating back to the twelfth century dedicated to St Peter and St Paul, almost directly opposite the current church, on what is now the disused swimming pool (see Image]). That chapel was converted into three cottages in 1540. However, the growing local population sought a church of their own. Despite the area being one of poor agricultural labourers and miners, the £1500 needed was raised. In fact, most of the money came from outside the area and a slight shortfall demanded that the belfry's original design was reduced to the present (and perhaps more appropriate) version. St Peter's was designed by the eminent architect Samuel Charles Fripp and opened in 1842; the finished church was consecrated by the Bishop of Salisbury on the 22nd April 1843. It is now a Grade II* listed building and the intriguing style is a fine example of the Norman Revival of the 1840s. See Image] for more views, including a benchmark - Image

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.415322
Longitude
-2.618705