St. Peter, Pebworth, Gloucestershire

Description

The church of St. Peter, supposed to have been erected about, the 13th century, is a building of stone, in mixed styles, consisting of chancel, nave of three bays, south aisle, north porch and an embattled western tower containing 5 bells: there is a very curious mural painting serving as a memorial to the Martin family and dated 1629: the church was re-pewed in 1860 and has 250 sittings: in the churchyard facing the vestry door lies the stone effigy of a priest of the 14th century in eucharistic vestments: here also are portions of two ancient crosses.

Church Records

The parish register dates from the year 1595.