St Peter's, Alstonefield

Hidden from view on the south side of the village is St Peter's Church. It dates partly back to Norman times but has been heavily altered several times throughout the centuries, mainly in 1590 when most of the chancel was rebuilt and later in 1870. A feature of the church is its fine woodwork. There is a set of low 17th century pews, retaining their original brass-work, a double decker pulpit (originally a three decker ) and a painted Beresford pew at the east end of the north aisle. The Cotton family pew bears the Cotton coat of arms on the back and was made at about the same time as all the rest of the carved woodwork in the church, for Charles Cotton, senior, who then owned Beresford Hall (now demolished). The Cotton family pew bears the Cotton coat of arms on the back and was made at about the same time as all the rest of the carved woodwork in the church, for Charles Cotton, senior, who then owned Beresford Hall. A feature of the church is its fine woodwork including the pulpit. Post Code: DE6 2FX

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