St Peter's Church, Offord Darcy, St Neots

St Peter's Church, with its Norman arches to the north aisle dating from around 1130, shows the four styles of English church architecture. Extensive research on all styles of architecture to be found in the church has been carried out, and this is displayed at every focal point, together with more detailed information.

For example, the south aisle has graceful Gothic arches and there is a double piscina in the chancel and an angle piscina with sedilia in the south aisle. There is much to see in here, including a mystery stone effigy, memorial brasses, a family alabaster monument, carved corbel faces and a possibly unique William Glasby stained glass window with memorial plaques below, which together form the Offord Darcy war memorial.

Other interesting activities: Trace the descendants of our Medieval Knight. Consider the effects of the 16th Century Reformation on the Rectors of St Peters and their Patrons. Find out about the mystery of the stone Effigies. Admire the memorial to, and learn the history of, the first inhabitants of the Offord Darcy Manor House.

There will be research displayed on historical rural life in the Offords. Where were the farms and who were the owners? How big were the farms and what type were they? How many farm workers were employed on each farm and what was their working day like? What was their pay? Where did they live in the village? Lots of interesting facts and history to discover.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1000-1600

Sunday 20 September:

1300-1700

Location & directions

St Peter's Church, High Street, Offord Darcy, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5RH

Directions:

The church is situated at the top of a private driveway that is owned by The Manor House. The entrance to the driveway is immediately next to a Grade 1 listed wall that surrounds the adjacent archery field and is clearly visible from the road. HOD signs will be sited at the driveway entrance on the High Street.

Contact on day:

Jenny Griffiths - 07776 426103

Telephone number:

+447776426103

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The church is accessed by a flat grassy footpath across the churchyard, however, it can develop an uneven surface due to animal activity despite reinforcing mesh laid across it. There is a level access into the entrance porch from the churchyard, with a ramp down into the interior of the church. Parking is available nearby. No parking on the Manor House driveway or in the churchyard but less mobile visitors can be dropped off at the churchyard gates with the vehicle then parked near to the High Street driveway entrance.

Additional information

Members of the Friends of St Peter's Church will be on hand to show visitors around.

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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