Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Stowmarket
Suffolk - Built
- 1350
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1208624, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17526279
Before visiting Church of St Peter and St Mary
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 St Peter and St Mary
The Church of St Peter and St Mary is a Church of England place of worship in central Stowmarket, Suffolk. Dating from the fourteenth century and protected at Grade I, it continues to serve the local parish, with services held regularly.
Built principally in the Decorated Gothic style, the church uses local flint complemented by dressed ashlar. Tree-ring analysis dates wood in the spire to 1362–63, around the period when the main structure was completed, while the four-stage tower with its battlemented top was added later. Three substantial Victorian restoration programmes included extensive interior work by Richard Phipson. The spire has undergone several replacements following storm damage and structural problems; the present timber version, completed in 1993–94, includes an outside gallery. Memorials commemorate local people killed in both world wars, while numerous monuments record the Tyrrell family, formerly landowners in the area.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of St Peter and St Mary?⌄
Church of St Peter and St Mary in Stowmarket belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St Peter and St Mary building?⌄
The building dates from 1350. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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