Where is St Peter's Collegiate Church?

St Peter's Collegiate Church is at Lich Gates, Wolverhampton, WV1 1TY

In brief

The parish church in Wolverhampton, it is near St Peter's Gardens, St Peter's Square and the City of Wolverhampton Council at the Civic Centre. It has a history going back to Anglo-Saxon times, but probably dates to the 12th century. The current structure is a mid 19th century rebuild and is a Grade I listed building.

St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton (July 2021). Photography by Elliott Brown

St Peter's Collegiate Church - History

St Peter's has a Anglo-Saxon foundation, but the church we know todays started in the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th centuries.

St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton (March 2015). Photography by Elliott Brown

The crossing and south transept date to the late 13th century, while the nave to the late 15th.

St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton (March 2015). Photography by Elliott Brown

The tower, north transept, chancel and restoration from 1852 to 1865 by E. Christian.

St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton (March 2015). Photography by Elliott Brown

Built of Ashlar with a lead roof in a Cruciform plan. Built in the Decorated style.

St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton (March 2015). Photography by Elliott Brown

Until the 18th century, this was the only church in Wolverhampton.

St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton (March 2015). Photography by Elliott Brown

Part of the Diocese of Lichfield in the Church of England, the parish of Central Wolverhampton.

St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton (March 2015). Photography by Elliott Brown

Contact details

Wolverhampton Parish

01902 422642