St. Peter's Parish Church
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St. Peter's Parish Church

Chillingham, Northumberland Unitary Authority, Northumberland, England

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    Coordinates: 55.52731, -1.90308
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This small stone building with a stone slab roof and small bell cote was founded in the 12th century, and retains some of the Norman stonework. Set on the Chillingham estate, it dates from the same time as the castle, a short distance away. The nave is 12th century, but the chancel is probably 13th century. The roof was replaced in 16th cnetury, and the bell cote added in 18th century. The porch is 19th century; The surrounding graveyard has 18th and 19th century gravestones surrounded by trees.

The south transept contains the splendid 15th century alabaster tomb of the crusader knight Sir Ralph Grey and his wife, Elizabeth. The remains of red and blue paint are still visible and it must have been stunning when first erected. Lying beside each other in prayer, Sir Ralph has his feet on a lion. The reredos behind them has angel holding a shield with a lamb on it. On either side are demi-angels with helmets with a ram's head. Above is Royalist motto, a 17th century addition, "De bon vouloir servir le Roy". Round the base are carvings of bishops, saints and angels set beneath highly carved arches. In the centre of each side are two larger angels holding a heraldic shield.
This small stone building with a stone slab roof and small bell cote was founded in the 12th century, and retains some of the Norman stonework. Set on the Chillingham estate, it dates from the same time as the castle, a short distance away. The nave is 12th century, but the chancel is probably 13th century. The roof was replaced in 16th cnetury, and the bell cote added in 18th century. The porch is 19th century; The surrounding graveyard has 18th and 19th century gravestones surrounded by trees.

The south transept contains the splendid 15th century alabaster tomb of the crusader knight Sir Ralph Grey and his wife, Elizabeth. The remains of red and blue paint are still visible and it must have been stunning when first erected. Lying beside each other in prayer, Sir Ralph has his feet on a lion. The reredos behind them has angel holding a shield with a lamb on it. On either side are demi-angels with helmets with a ram's head. Above is Royalist motto, a 17th century addition, "De bon vouloir servir le Roy". Round the base are carvings of bishops, saints and angels set beneath highly carved arches. In the centre of each side are two larger angels holding a heraldic shield.

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  • Added: 16 Nov 2010
  • Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2377971