Church of the Week
Chester, Cheshire
Chester St Peter's is believed to have been founded in AD907 by Æthelflæd, ruler of Mercia and eldest daughter of Alfred the Great. The present structure dates from the 1300s but has been adapted, extended and rebuilt a number of times over the centuries. On the northeast pier opposite the main church door is a fresco, considered to be the best preserved medieval wall painting in Cheshire. However, the East Wall is bulging outwards, making part of the building potentially structurally unsafe. The wall was temporarily made safe last year by strapping the East Wall and anchoring it to the tower, but permanent action needs to be taken to make the building safe for the long term. Thankfully, a £40,000 National Churches Trust Grant will help to pay for urgent repairs to the stonework, ensuring the church can thrive today and tomorrow.
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