Windows Campaign at St Peter's Church, Claydon
The window was vandalised in 2024 and then boarded up to protect it from the elements. This has made the Chancel very dark and unwelcoming. The repairs are estimated at £2,200 and any support you can give to contribute to the repairs to this remarkable window of the church’s patron saint.
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Donate to our fundraising campaign to repair and conserve the chancel window at St Peter's Church by clicking the button below, or by calling our team on 0800 260 1463.
St Peter’s Church, Claydon, stands proudly atop a ridge on the eastern side of the Gipping Valley in Suffolk. It came into the care of the Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) on 21 July 1987. Almost 27 years to the day later, the dedicated volunteers who care for St Peter’s reported heartbreaking news: the stained-glass window depicting St Peter, located to the right of the altar, had been struck by vandals, shattering several pieces of ornate glass.
The community, alongside CCT, is now working to raise funds to restore this remarkable window. More than just an image of the church’s patron saint, it symbolises the resilience and constancy of a sacred place that has served its community for over 1,000 years.
Currently, the window is boarded up, casting a shadow over the chancel and the congregation. Sadly, this is not the first time in St Peter’s long history that this window has suffered damage. As the inscription at the base of the current window reveals, it replaced the original, which was destroyed by a parachute mine during the Second World War.
For more information on how to contribute to the St. Peter's Church window conservation, or to learn about this beautiful church, please contact Jane Hatton on 07392086936 or jhatton@thecct.org.uk.
About St Peter's Church:
On a commanding site above the Gipping Valley, St Peter's was commissioned by eccentric High Church rector, George Drury. It is stunning, full of vibrant stained glass and extravagant carvings. Drury himself was responsible for the design of the stained glass in the east and west windows and he may also have carved some of the stonework. The surviving nineteenth-century fittings are all of high quality and also bear the stamp of Father Drury's personality. It came into the care of the Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) on 21 July 1987.
For more information, visit our dedicated church page.