St Peter's Church, Staple Fitzpaine

The church of st Peter is of norman origin and is listed as a Grade 1 building.
The Chancel ( area around the Altar ) dates back to the 14th century. The North aisle was added about a century later, but the south porch and vestry were added much alter on in the 1800's.
The Church has 6 bells, the oldest dating to the 1400's
The crenellated three stage tower has merlons ( Designed slits for observations or firing ) Note on my pictures what appear to be gargoyles, but in fact are actually hunky punks ( grotesque gothic decorations which serve no purpose, unlike Gargoyles which are used a drainage features for water on the roof ).

Parts of the church date back to Norman times with the doorway on the south side being the best visible Norman build remaining. The Chancel is 14th century and the tower added in the 1500's. The old sandstone cross in the churchyard is from the 14th century.