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Church History information for Algarkirk and places above it in the hierarchy

Algarkirk

  • Although there are no surviving Saxon churches in the Fens, there is evidence of a 9th century church at Algarkirk. A booklet on local archeaology is "Beridges, Benefice and Bricks: an Algarkirk Miscellany," by H. HEALY, edited by C. J. Sutman, 1994.
     
  • The Anglican parish church is dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.
     
  • The original Norman church was built late in the 12th century.
     
  • Some parts of the current structure retain fragments of the earlier Norman church, but the oldest parts are in the tower and the transepts.
     
  • St. Peter and St. Paul Church was thoroughly restored in 1850-51.
     
  • The church is a Grade I listed building with British Heritage.
     
  • The church seats 300.
     
  • In 1867, a second church, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, was erected in Algarkirk Fen.
     
  • There is a photograph of St. Peter and St. Paul's Church on the Wendy PARKINSON Church Photos web site.
     
  • Here is a photograph St. Peter and St. Paul's Church supplied by Ron COLE (who retains the copyright):
     

 

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