Church of St Peter, Barford
Description of this historic site
The Church of St Peter dates to the Medieval period but was largely rebuilt in 1844. It stands in Barford.
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Notes about this historic site
1 Chancel, N transeptal organ chamber and vestry, nave, N and S aisles, S porch, and W tower. The tower dates from the end of the 14th century; the remainder of the church was built in 1844 in the style of the same period. The church is first recorded in 1205.
2 An illustration shows the church in about 1820, before it was rebuilt.
4 Listed Building List description.
5 A watching brief during the construction of a toilet extension. Burials were disturbed which appeared to correspond to gravestones of the 18th and 19th centuries. Some fragmentary remains which were probably earlier were noted. No structural remains were uncovered.
- For the sources of these notes, see the
- Timetrail record
- produced by the Historic Environment Record.
Comments
A representative of the Warde family hoisted the royal standard there. With the result that parliamentary artillerymen fired at it. Marks in the stonework are said to have been caused by this.
Source: “Rural Romance. Quaint Tales of Warwickshire (Shakespeare’s Country)” by T B D Horniblow
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