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St Peter and St Paul Church, Caistor

Coordinates: 53°29′47″N 0°19′05″W / 53.496369°N 0.318023°W / 53.496369; -0.318023
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St Peter and St Paul Church, Caistor
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Caistor
St Peter and St Paul Church, Caistor
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53°29′47″N 0°19′05″W / 53.496369°N 0.318023°W / 53.496369; -0.318023
LocationCaistor, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
Websitecaistorparishchurch.co.uk
History
StatusParish Church
DedicationSaint Peter and Saint Paul
Dedicated1050
Consecrated1050
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationGrade I
Completed1050 AD
Administration
ProvinceCanterbury
DioceseLincoln
ParishCaistor

St Peter and St Paul Church[1] is the parish church of the town of Caistor in Lincolnshire, England.[2] It is dedicated to Saint Peter and Paul the Apostle and is a Grade I listed building.[3] It is located on Church Street and to the west of the town centre. The tower is a prominent landmark in the town.[4]

History

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The site of the present church has been occupied since the 7th century and the present church dates back to around the 11th century. The church was given a Grade I listing by Historic England in 1966.[5]

Present day

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The church serves as a local landmark and place of worship and community gatherings.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Caistor St Peter & St Paul | National Churches Trust". www.nationalchurchestrust.org. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  2. ^ Newcomb, Deb. "The Parish Church". Caistor Town Council. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  3. ^ "CHURCH OF SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL, Caistor - 1063382 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  4. ^ "Church Area". lovelincolnshirewolds.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  5. ^ Lewis, Samuel (1840). A to C. S. Lewis and Company.
  6. ^ "St Peter & St Paul". www.achurchnearyou.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.