Church of St Peter, Milton Bryan

St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church, Milton Bryan
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CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
StatusParish church
DedicationSaint Peter
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Administration
ProvinceCanterbury
DioceseSt Albans
ArchdeaconryBedford
DeaneryAmpthill and Shefford
Clergy
Vicar(s)Steve Nuth
Laity
Churchwarden(s)Kelvin White
Alan White

Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church in Milton Bryan, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 23 January 1961.[1]

History

St Peter's has Norman origins, its history can be traced back to the 11th century. Its construction was originally of a more simplistic nature, consisting of only a nave, chancel, bell-cot and a wooden porch. After changes in the 14th and 17th centuries, the building also exhibits both north and south transepts, a tower and a stained-glass window dedicated to Joseph Paxton. The church also features the 'Inglis Chapel', deriving its namesake from the Inglis family; Hugh Inglis (a former Baron of Milton Bryan) made significant repairs and additions to the building during the 1800s and selected Robert Smirke as the architect.[2][3]

Activity

The church maintains regular services, including Holy Communion, alongside community events such as jumble sales and 'Café Church' where refreshments are provided for an optional donation.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Church of St Peter, Milton Bryan". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
  2. ^ "Our History - St Peter's Church, Milton Bryan - A Church Near You". www.achurchnearyou.com. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Milton Bryan Church Repairs and Additions". bedsarchives.bedford.gov.uk. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  4. ^ "St. Peter's Church, Milton Bryan". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 11 June 2019.

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