Wootton : St Peter

The chancel was built in the 14th century, and it is possible that the nave was built with it, but the windows are later insertions. The south porch was apparently added late in the 16th century. The church has been restored in modern times.

About this church

The chancel has two-light 14th-century windows, the one in the south wall altered at a later date. The chancel arch is segmental and probably of 18th century date. The trussed rafter roof is plastered on the soffit. The windows in the nave are 15th century.The wagon roof is plastered, but has moulded wall-plates. Over the west end is a late timber bellcote containing one bell. The south porch has stone benches and a single-light opening on each side. The outer entrance has a three-centred head, probably of late 16th-century date. On the gable is an 18th-century sundial. The vestry is covered with stucco, dated ‘W.H. 1754.’ The circular font stands on a stem of the same form, but is of doubtful date.

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