St Peter’s, Humbleton is a large, light, Grade I listed medieval church in a tiny village. It is supported by a small congregation dedicated to continuing worship in this ancient building and offering a warm welcome.
The building is light, airy and spacious inside and has a curious nowell staircase by which the tower is accessed and a much worn medieval main door. It is a lovely place to have concerts, carol services and weddings.
Please contact Brenda Frear, Church Warden on 01964 670788 or 01967 671981
Sunday Services
Holy Communion
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM for 50 minutes
History
The first certain reference to a church at Humbleton is found in William de Scures's gift of Humbleton village and its church to Thornton Abbey (Lincolnshire), which was made probably in the 1150s or 1160s and certainly before 1190. The present dedication to St. Peter was used in 1486 and again in 1536 but an alternative, St. Peter and St. Paul, was recorded in the mid 16th century
On 26th April 1348, William Archbishop of York granted license to hold the feast of the Dedication on the day after St. Martin's, in winter, which was before held on the morrow after St. Bartholomew, and so fell in time of harvest, to their great hindrance. An Inclosure Act was passed 46th Geo. III. The glebe house is fit for residence. The Register nooks commenced in 1577.
The church was listed on 16 December 1966.
13th century nave, late 13th century chancel, 14th century 3-stage west tower, 15th century aisles. The south porch of 1744 was demolished in the 80's but the date stone it contained showing names of church wardens has been preserved and is on display in the church.