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St Peters Church

Forthcoming Church events see the 'what's on' page

see the new St Peter's Church website: www.stpeters-Arlesey.co.uk

 

Monks from Waltham Abbey in Essex build the original church, about 1180

Widening of the church and windows were put in around 1220 AD.

In 1750 the parish of Astwick combined with Arlesey. After being unable to provide for a priest of its own.

The Church tower fell down in 1800 and was replaced by a small wooden steeple.This was later replaced by a stone tower.

In 1877 the Church tower was rebuilt, now housing six bells.

St. Peter's church Arlesey from the North West, Bedfordshire by Thomas Fisher (1772 - 1836). Image courtesy: The Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum Higgins Art Gallery, Bedford, England.

 

Image drawn by: Steve Maddox from information on: www.british-history.ac.uk

The Church today

View of the chancel end of the church. The roof here is unsafe and awaiting repair.. Image: Steve Maddox

Image taken inside the church looking east towards the chancel. Image: Steve Maddox

Stained Glass window on east side of the chancel. Image: Steve Maddox

 

Plaque of Charlotte Spry Jackson and family on the north side of the chancel wall Image: Steve Maddox

click here to open an image of the Jackson crest

Charlotte Spry JacksonXXXXXSir John Jackson

Images supplied by Francis Paku
© Francis Paku – These two images are supplied for use of information only and must not be copied or used
in any form of reproduction.

Below is a page of information supplied by Derek Ambler. Written by Ian Harness, it shows a slab in the churchyard which was exposed in 2006.

Easter Lilies in St.Peters Church for the Easter services. Image: Brian Juffs