St Petrock's Church, Exeter

Name: St Petrock's Church
Address: 10 Cathedral Yard, Exeter, United Kingdom

#37 among attractions in Exeter

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St Petrock's Church is a small church in the centre of Exeter with an interior described by Nicholas Pevsner as "among the most confusing of any church.. in England". The church may have been founded as early as the 6th century, but other sources date it to the 11th century. William the Conqueror directed the City Provost to pay it one silver penny out of the public taxes, along with 29 other churches. The current building dates originally from early medieval times and is dedicated to St Petrock, who was a 6th-century Roman Catholic Welsh abbot who was later granted the title of saint by the Vatican. ()

Coordinates: 50°43'22"N, 3°31'56"W

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10 Cathedral YardSt David'sExeter United Kingdom

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St Petrock's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter Cathedral, Princesshay, Devon County War Memorial.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St Petrock's Church open?

St Petrock's Church is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to St Petrock's Church?

Nearby attractions include Parliament Street, Exeter (1 min walk), Devon County War Memorial, Exeter (1 min walk), Guildhall, Exeter (2 min walk), St Martin's Church, Exeter (2 min walk).

How to get to St Petrock's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Petrock's Church:

Bus

South Street • Lines: L, T (6 min walk)
George's Meeting House • Lines: T (5 min walk)

Train

Exeter Central (8 min walk)
Exeter St Thomas (13 min walk)