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St Peter the Apostle Church, Kirkthorpe
Heritage Open Day: St Peter the Apostle is a Grade II listed medieval building and grounds situated in a semi-rural area 3 miles from the ancient city of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Many interesting features, including a 6 bell tower, church hall, upper and lower church The church of St Peter's has registered for HOD weekends for several years. All visitors will be welcomed by our volunteers who will act as tour guides around the church and grounds, including the bell tower.
The church dates back to Norman times, the bell tower has 6 bells, one of which is 14th century from Kirkstall Abbey and has a lower and upper churchyard, the lower with French nuns' graves who settled in the area during the 19th century.
The church dates back to Norman times, the bell tower has 6 bells, one of which is 14th century from Kirkstall Abbey and has a lower and upper churchyard, the lower with French nuns' graves who settled in the area during the 19th century.
Fri 12 Sep to Sunday 14 September
St Peter the Apostle Church, Kirkthorpe Lane, Kirkthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 5SZ
Fri 12 Sep:1200-1600; Sat 13 Sep:1200-1600; Sun 14 Sep:1300-1600; Free Entry.
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