St
Peter’s Church is part of Hereford’s precious historic fabric, and
right now our tower urgently needs repair. Years of inappropriate
cement repointing and missing mortar have allowed water to penetrate,
causing severe damp in the tower and bell chamber. The bell cannot be
rung until the bell wheels and supports are repaired, and damp is also
affecting the chancel interior. A ground-penetrating radar survey is
underway to identify the cause and inform a proper conservation plan
using traditional lime mortars and appropriate repairs. We need to
raise £150,000 (including VAT) to carry out this essential work. Please
help preserve St Peter’s for future generations — your gift, no matter
the size, will go directly to the parish via the Parish Giving Scheme.
Click to donate and be part of saving our church’s tower and bell for
worship and the community.
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Over the years, we have undertaken a series of important conservation initiatives to preserve our heritage. In 2014, the tower and spire required significant structural repairs. Thanks to generous donations, we were able to fund this vital restoration work. Stuart Bragge Builders completed the comprehensive repairs, which included the careful reinstatement of the golden cockerel that crowns the top of the spire—a symbolic moment marking the successful completion of this major project. |
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Two
Grade II Listed Georgian box tombs in our churchyard—belonging to the
Dean and Parry families—had deteriorated significantly and posed a
safety risk. Thanks to generous support from the Georgian Society, The
Leche Trust, and Church Care (Church of England), we commissioned a
comprehensive restoration.
Hudson Stonemasons, based at their Hereford Cathedral yard, undertook the skilled work. Master Craftsman Simon Hudson, who received an award from the Worshipful Company of Stonemasons, led the project, bringing these historic monuments back to their original condition.
Hudson Stonemasons, based at their Hereford Cathedral yard, undertook the skilled work. Master Craftsman Simon Hudson, who received an award from the Worshipful Company of Stonemasons, led the project, bringing these historic monuments back to their original condition.
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Several
years ago, the church suffered a break-in that damaged one of its
medieval stained glass windows. The window had already sustained
earlier damage and had been poorly repaired—somewhat oddly, with a
piece of orange glass. Fortunately, we were able to commission Ark
Stained Glass, based nearby in Callow, to restore the window to its
original condition and significantly improve its appearance.
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In 2023 We
carried out extensive repairs and conservation to the porch, the
timbers of which had rotted badly, expertly carried out by Jones &
Fraser Builders
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