St Peter's, Stanton Lacy

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The Saxon church of St Peter has been serving the parish of Stanton Lacy since the early 11th century, and there was probably a church on the site for 300 years before that. It is one of the few churches mentioned in the Domesday Book.

A beautifully proportioned cruciform church, its Saxon origins are still visible in the stonework in the west and north walls and part of the north transept, with its thin pilaster strips. The chancel is mainly c13th with the tower and south transept built a century later. Notable features are c14th tomb recesses, one allegedly for Edmund de Mortimer and c17th chest. Victorian developments included an organ (now on the Historic Organs List) the stained glass windows, the altar and reredos of Caen stone. It's beautifully painted panels were  created later by Hildred Harpin in 1929.

It is a Grade 1 Listed Building.

St Peter's is one of 6 churches that form the Bromfield Benefice within the Ludlow Deanery. We hold 3 regular services per month - 1st Sunday, Holy Communion at 9.15 am; 2nd Sunday, Evensong at 6.30pm; and 3rd Sunday, Holy Communion at 9.15 am.  Details of other services and events throughout the year can be found on our website.

We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of Hereford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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The Rev'd Fr Justin Trevelyan Parker

The Vicarage Bromfield
Ludlow Shropshire

SY8 2JP
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All Souls Day Service and Re-Interment

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Peter's, Stanton Lacy
Carpenters Lane Stanton Lacy Ludlow, SY8 2AE, United Kingdom

Our All Souls Day service this year will be marked by a special act of remembrance as we will also re-inter the remains of someone who was originally buried at St Peter’s over 500 years ago.

During the early stages of the building work here last year, human remains were discovered in the churchyard. Not unusual perhaps but these were buried at less than 1 metre deep. The appropriate authorities were advised and the archaeologist on site during the work excavated the remains, finding more or less a whole skeleton. He advised that the absence of any coffin goods suggested a wrapped burial. This, together with the relatively shallow depth indicated a burial during the late mediaeval era, so pre-1500.

We know little of the person themselves, other than that they were male and a young adult at the time of death.

The earliest date for the grave monuments in the churchyard is 17th C so this discovery is a timely reminder that the church and its churchyard have a much older history.

After the service we will go into the churchyard and re-inter the remains, holding a short burial service.

All are welcome to join ius for the service and at the graveside.

News

Events in October Raise Over £500 for St Peter's

Two local events in October have between them raised over £500 for much needed renovation work at St Peter’s.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Stanton Lacy is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies but do not have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Hereford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our Incumbent, the Rector.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Incumbent, the Revd Fr Justin Trevelyan Parker on 07932 606420 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Carl Steventon on 07593 817717. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services