St Peter and St Paul

St Peter and St Paul

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A Grade II building with a medieval tower from around 1350-1399, and Early English inserted west door.

A previous building on this site was destroyed in the Great Fire of Wem in 1677, which even melted the church bells (subsequently recast in 1680). The current church largely dates from a further rebuild in 1810. The latest iteration of a church comprises in addition to the Hanoverian nave of a later Victorian chancel.

There is a striking reredos of Caen stone, raised murals on either side of the altar depicting Old Testament scenes complemented by a fine marble mosaic on the chancel floor and the original Georgian east window. The pulpit is a fine example of 19th century blacksmith's art supported by a base of varied marble pillars.

A beautiful and lively church, well worth a visit.

The interior, looking west. The spacious gallery has slender cast iron columns

One of the fine windows, depicting the Centurion and Nathaniel

Text mostly from National Churches Trust.

Photos:- A Church Near You,  Facebook and AP