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Commemorative plaque 61155

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Commemorative plaque 61155
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This blue commemorative plaque records: THE ANCIENT PARISH CHURCH OF ST.PETER. A place of Christian worship for over a thousand years. Archbishop Wulfhere of York fled here for sanctuary in AD 867 to escape the Viking invasion. Continues to be a living church serving the whole community. English Heritage Listed Building Scheduled Monument 1021088 Recorded plaque organisation: English Heritage.
St. Peter's Church has served as a site of Christian worship for over a thousand years and provided sanctuary to Archbishop Wulfhere of York in AD 867 during the Viking invasion, highlighting its historical significance and continuous role in the community.

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