Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Barnstaple
Devon - Built
- 1150
- Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1385251, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17533060
Before visiting Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Church of Saints Peter and Paul
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is an active Church of England parish church in Barnstaple, Devon, within the Diocese of Exeter. It is recognised as a Grade II* listed building and retains evidence of several periods in the town’s history.
A church may have occupied the site by the tenth century, while the earliest stone structure was probably built during the thirteenth century. Surviving medieval fabric includes sections of the chancel and tower. Following the Dissolution, former chantry chapels were adapted as aisles, changing the earlier cross-shaped plan into a rectangular one; these aisles were reconstructed around 1670. The lead-clad spire also dates from the later seventeenth century. Victorian restoration was undertaken by George Gilbert Scott and subsequently John Oldrid Scott. Notable fittings include a ceremonial mayoral pew, numerous memorials to seventeenth-century merchants, and a large organ made by John Crang in 1764.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of Saints Peter and Paul?⌄
Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Barnstaple belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul building?⌄
The building dates from 1150. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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