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St Peter

This Grade I church is mainly Perpendicular.

Clyffe Pypard, Wiltshire

Opening times

Open Easter to October; otherwise key nearby.

Address

Wood Street
Clyffe Pypard
Wiltshire
SN4 7PY

It was heavily restored by Butterfield in the 1870s. Its chief treasure is the remarkable statue to the carpenter Thomas Spackman by John Devall Jun in 1786. It also has a good brass of the 14th century and a Jacobean pulpit of 1629. Sir Nikolaus Pevsner is buried in the churchyard.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Famous connections

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Magnificent memorials

  • National heritage here

  • Social heritage stories

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Wildlife haven

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Café within 500m

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Church of England

Contact information

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