Saint Peters Church
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Saint Peters Church

Berkhamsted, Dacorum Borough, Hertfordshire, England

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    Berkhamsted, Dacorum Borough, Hertfordshire HP4 AX England
    Coordinates: 51.75960, -0.56166
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The Parish Church of St Peter in Berkhamsted, is medieval in origin, the earliest part dating from c.1200, and the architecture spans at least five architectural periods, mostly 14th and 15th centuries. Expansion of the church culminated in 1545-6 when the tower was raised to its current height of 85 feet (26 m), and the church reached its present size. The church was altered greatly during the Victorian era, most notably undergoing a restoration by William Butterfield. It is one of the largest churches in Hertfordshire.

The churchyard around St Peter's Church contains many old gravestones, most of which were laid flat in the late 19th century, and it now serves as a green. The churchyard was originally used for town burials, mostly on the north side of the church, but like many burial grounds in England at the time, it had become overcrowded by the mid-19th century. Some burials were made on the south side of the church, but the widening of the High Street limited the amount of space available.

The Parish Church of St Peter in Berkhamsted, is medieval in origin, the earliest part dating from c.1200, and the architecture spans at least five architectural periods, mostly 14th and 15th centuries. Expansion of the church culminated in 1545-6 when the tower was raised to its current height of 85 feet (26 m), and the church reached its present size. The church was altered greatly during the Victorian era, most notably undergoing a restoration by William Butterfield. It is one of the largest churches in Hertfordshire.

The churchyard around St Peter's Church contains many old gravestones, most of which were laid flat in the late 19th century, and it now serves as a green. The churchyard was originally used for town burials, mostly on the north side of the church, but like many burial grounds in England at the time, it had become overcrowded by the mid-19th century. Some burials were made on the south side of the church, but the widening of the High Street limited the amount of space available.

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