St Peter's Church, Oare, Kent

St Peter's Church, Oare Church

Image Source: John Vigar

A small Norman church overlooking Oare Creek with fine views to the east. Built of flint with Victorian additions by Joseph Clarke, the exterior is dominated by lively painted spirelet and south porch and muscular buttresses. Inside, a simple view with no chancel arch is enlivened by a Norman font, simple Victorian pulpit and fine stained glass windows by F C Eden. The west window – an oculus – contains the date 1867 recording the restoration of the church. A plaque commemorates those who lost their lives in one of the explosions at the nearby Gunpowder factory in 1916. The overall impression is of a lovingly cared for church, mirroring the lives of generations of Oare folk and it is highly recommended.

1851 Census Details

Seating Capacity: 164

Morning Attendance: 59

Afternoon Attendance: 91

Evening Attendance: No service

Architecture Details

Original Build Date/Architect: Medieval

Restoration: Joseph Clarke 1868

Second Restoration:

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