Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Oakham
Rutland - Built
- 1150
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1215370, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17529515
Before visiting St Peter's Church
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 St Peter's Church
St Peter’s Church is an Anglican parish church in Oakham, Rutland, with origins around 1150. Still serving as a place of parish worship, it has Grade I protection in recognition of its historic and architectural importance.
Surviving Norman elements include the font, nave arches and ornament around the entrance, although the doorway’s pointed shape may be later. The tower was added during the thirteenth century and has the uncommon form of upper levels broader than its lower section. Oak fittings from the sixteenth century include enclosed seating, decorative screens and a wooden partition between nave and tower. Further details include herringbone ironwork on the north entrance, stone seating formerly intended for infirm or older worshippers, and a sculpted head that may once have supported a candle. Memorials record Charles Noel, Royalist cavalry officer Endymion Cannynge, and Henry Rawlings alongside four wives. A Bible printed in 1611 is kept in a wall-mounted glass case.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Peter's Church?⌄
St Peter's Church in Oakham belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Peter's Church building?⌄
The building dates from 1150. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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