St. Peter's is a Grade 1 listed building standing on the south side of Coughton Court, home of the Throckmorton family since the early C15. It is famous for its Throckmorton table tombs, its brasses and ancient stained glass. The font is particularly old with the base possibly C8. There is an interesting dole basket and, in the base of the tower, a late C17 clock which strikes the hours on the tenor bell. The church has a ring of six bells, all cast in 1686 by Bagleys of Chacombe and rehung in a new steel frame in 1991 when a new ringing platform was installed. The beautiful communion kneelers, displayed in the side chapel, were designed and made by local women. We have a bookstall with modern books and leaflets permanently on sale.

The interior of St Peter's Coughton

In the middle of the nave is a tomb with an unusual history. It was originally intended for the body of the builder of the church, Sir Robert Throckmorton, but he died on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1518. The tomb remained empty until 1791, when the body of Sir Robert Throckmorton, Fourth Baronet, was buried in it.

Between the pillars on the north side of the chancel is the tomb of Sir George Throckmorton and his wife Katherine, aunt to Henry V111th's sixth wife, Katherine Parr.  Living until 1553, Sir George had eight sons, eleven daughters and one hundred and twelve grandchildren.

 

The Churchyard

The sundial is 17th.century but is mounted on the base of the original 7th. century village cross, which is thought to be the oldest in the country.

People are also fascinated by a tomb near the gate.  It bears a long inscription in verse but the interest lies in the emblems of a horse with a mortar board on the saddle, a ship and a cricket bat and it is in memory of Edward Johnson, who died in 1851, aged 15.

Currently, we are seeking funds for major repairs to the north aisle roof and the tower. These will cost around £150,000