Simple village church dating from the 8th-century with an unadorned sandstone & slate facade.
I won't repeat the history in this review as it has already been very well documented in previous reviews, which are well worth a read. St Peters church dated back hundreds of centuries, it has seen many changes, however had stood the test of time. St Peters chapel further up the hill is more of a ruin. Here there are open graves from perhaps the medieval times. Human bones were found here previously. Sadly the grave tops are no longer in place, however when filled with rain water these graves look rather spectacular. Both chapel and church are located towards the top of the hill in the small village of Heysham. The church is small with lots of history. Even today, weddings still take place here. Surrounding the church is a sweeping graveyard. The stones and their stories, very interesting to read. It is a stunning location in which this historical location overlooks the bay of Heysham and Morecambe. Well worth a visit for anyone in the area.
This early-medieval (Dark-Ages?) church sits in a very attractive position on the seafront at Heysham, with sweeping views of the sea. The Church itself is a small, low building, built of dark local stone - very much looks of its age. This church has certainly seen a lot of change over time. A survivor. The Church is surrounded by an expansive graveyard, which is well-tended and stretches down toward the seafront - worth spending time walking around the graveyard and reading the headstones here - some interesting personal stories. The graveyard also affords an excellent view on the evening sunset, which can be spectacular here. Small garden to side of church, bordering the main road in the village, which is mature and offers pathways through bushes etc - a few odd sculptures dotted about in here. To the back of the churchyard, there are medieval ruins, these are situated beneath the ruins of St Patrick's Chapel, which sits further up the slope upon a cliff. Worth stopping by and spending an hour or two here - if you're staying at the Royal down the road, pop along at sunset and enjoy the quiet and the views from the churchyard.
This is an absolutely beautiful little place, upon visiting we were welcomed by some of the locals who were preparing for a wedding service. They were more than accommodating in giving us information about the building and its contents and the area. The hogsback stone is always a delight to see And I discovered recently the chalice in the wall. I'm sure there is still more to explore and discover about this place
In March, a beautiful carpet of crocuses can be seen in front of Heysham's St Peter's Church of England, an ancient place of worship. For over 1200 years, the prayers of the faithful have filled this building.
St.Peters Graveyard Graveyard on the beach. Commonwealth graves dating back to mid 1600s. Hogback Stone, St. Peters Church, Heysham The Hogback Stone inside St Peter's Church, which once lay in the churchyard, is one of the most ornately carved and best preserved examples in the British Isles. This decoratively carved stone dates back to around mid 900s and may have originally marked an important grave. Hogback tombstones are a uniquely British phenomenon and exemplify the mixing of Viking pagan beliefs with early Anglian Christianity through intricately carved scenes!
lovely church with lots of history. lots of artefacts within the church, the most impressive being a viking hogsback gravestone. had a nice walk around the churchyard which also had a stunning view of the beach.
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I won't repeat the history in this review as it has already been very well documented in previous reviews, which are well worth a read. St Peters church dated back hundreds of centuries, it has seen many changes, however had stood the test of time. St Peters chapel further up the hill is more of a ruin. Here there are open graves from perhaps the medieval times. Human bones were found here previously. Sadly the grave tops are no longer in place, however when filled with rain water these graves look rather spectacular. Both chapel and church are located towards the top of the hill in the small village of Heysham. The church is small with lots of history. Even today, weddings still take place here. Surrounding the church is a sweeping graveyard. The stones and their stories, very interesting to read. It is a stunning location in which this historical location overlooks the bay of Heysham and Morecambe. Well worth a visit for anyone in the area.
This early-medieval (Dark-Ages?) church sits in a very attractive position on the seafront at Heysham, with sweeping views of the sea. The Church itself is a small, low building, built of dark local stone - very much looks of its age. This church has certainly seen a lot of change over time. A survivor. The Church is surrounded by an expansive graveyard, which is well-tended and stretches down toward the seafront - worth spending time walking around the graveyard and reading the headstones here - some interesting personal stories. The graveyard also affords an excellent view on the evening sunset, which can be spectacular here. Small garden to side of church, bordering the main road in the village, which is mature and offers pathways through bushes etc - a few odd sculptures dotted about in here. To the back of the churchyard, there are medieval ruins, these are situated beneath the ruins of St Patrick's Chapel, which sits further up the slope upon a cliff. Worth stopping by and spending an hour or two here - if you're staying at the Royal down the road, pop along at sunset and enjoy the quiet and the views from the churchyard.
This is an absolutely beautiful little place, upon visiting we were welcomed by some of the locals who were preparing for a wedding service. They were more than accommodating in giving us information about the building and its contents and the area. The hogsback stone is always a delight to see And I discovered recently the chalice in the wall. I'm sure there is still more to explore and discover about this place
In March, a beautiful carpet of crocuses can be seen in front of Heysham's St Peter's Church of England, an ancient place of worship. For over 1200 years, the prayers of the faithful have filled this building.
St.Peters Graveyard Graveyard on the beach. Commonwealth graves dating back to mid 1600s. Hogback Stone, St. Peters Church, Heysham The Hogback Stone inside St Peter's Church, which once lay in the churchyard, is one of the most ornately carved and best preserved examples in the British Isles. This decoratively carved stone dates back to around mid 900s and may have originally marked an important grave. Hogback tombstones are a uniquely British phenomenon and exemplify the mixing of Viking pagan beliefs with early Anglian Christianity through intricately carved scenes!
lovely church with lots of history. lots of artefacts within the church, the most impressive being a viking hogsback gravestone. had a nice walk around the churchyard which also had a stunning view of the beach.
