St. Peter’s, Staunton-On-Arrow
St. Peter’s Church sits on a hill next to the Norman motte and bailey. The earliest records are of a vicar in 1273 but there was probably a chapel before that. 1853 saw the present-day structure which evolved through many rebuildings over the centuries.
The church came under the patronage of Wigmore Abbey until the ‘Dissolution’ in 1538. Until then the village provided 35 acres of glebe (land) to support a live-in vicar.
Never a rich parish, two local, land-owning, families were its main benefactors – the Parrs and the King Kings. There are tablets in the church and graves of various members from both families.
Visitors often come looking for their relatives’ graves and a record of each one is in preparation showing its place in the grave yard area which surrounds the church and adjoins the old Norman castle.
Both church and yard welcome visitors with quiet simplicity. We who live here hope that you will enjoy something of our Marches corner which was once no mans land between the English and the Welsh!
Community Information
Local and community information can be found on the Titley and District Group Parish Council website: https://titleygroup-pc.gov.uk/
More information about St Peter's can be found on the Church of England website: “A Church Near You” and the Churches Trust website.
Click the link below to visit the St Peter’s pages:
Church Contacts
Mr Clive Edwards – 01544 388831
Donations to St Peter’s Church, Staunton-On-Arrow
All donations are most gratefully received and help us to preserve this wonderful building for our community.
Donations can be made by cash or cheque when visiting the Church, or you can donate via bank transfer using the details below:
Sort Code: 30-94-99
Account Number: 00114439
Account Name: PCC of Staunton On Arrow
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