Upper Gornal: St Peter
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Fabric and Features
Narthex (classical)
19th century west
Organ Loft
19th century above narthex
Nave
19th century 6-bay
Choir
19th century in nave
Lady Chapel
19th century north of nave
Sacristy
19th century south of nave
Chancel
19th century short
Vestry
19th century south of chancel
Boiler
19th century beneath south east corner
Building Materials
Sandstone
1840-1
Sandstone
Stone
19th century Gornal stone
Slate
19th century roof tiles
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
20th century High altar – simple wood table given in memory of Winifred Eva Perry d.1937 as recorded by brass plaque on south chancel wall.
Reredos
20th century Carved wood with simple traceried niches. Brass plaque on south chancel wall records its erection in memory of a former vicar, Revd W A H Lewis, 1867-1913. Lady Chapel – painting on wood depicting the Virgin Mary and SS Peter, Francis, Chad and Clare, in memory of Barbara Armstrong d.1969.
Pulpit
20th century Simple three-sided stone pulpit built into chancel wall, c 1920.
Lectern
20th century simple brass
Font (component)
19th century Octagonal stone with carved sides supported on cluster of marble shafts. Flat wood cover. Inscribed stone base.
Rail
20th century Modern oak. Plaque records their gift in memory of Benjamin Clark, dedicated 1975. Designed and constructed by J J Fellows.
Plaque (component)
19th century various plaques and tablets: • Charles A J Tompson, a surgeon d.1866. Marble on black stone ground. East wall sacristy; • Samuel Faulkner Montgomery, d.1847. White marble on black mount with additional name, Lewis Sc Chelt attached beneath. North chancel wall; • Priscilla Wilde, d.1860. White marble on black, signed by W T Hale, 35 Baker St, Portman Square. South chancel wall.
Organ (component)
20th century by Alfred Hunter, 1910
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
Registers: Baptisms since 1844, Marriages since 1844 and Burials since 1859 – stored at Dudley Archives and Local History Centre.
Churchyard
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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