522 Lordship Lane, London SE22 8LD
St Peter’s Church (former), Lordship Lane
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Why it's Wildland
2.9Designed by Charles Barry Junior, this large church and its adjoining hall became part of Lordship Lane’s story in the late 19th century. Its tower and west end were completed in 1885. After being declared redundant in 1984, the building was used by the Benedictine Community of Worth Abbey before becoming associated with Deeper Life Church.
This is a distinctive piece of Dulwich’s built heritage rather than a nature destination: its interest lies in the work of Charles Barry Junior and the building’s changing religious use. A worthwhile stop for architecture and local history if access can be confirmed.
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The experience
A short, access-dependent heritage stop. The available source supports the building’s architect, completion of its tower and west end in 1885, and later changes of use; it does not establish regular public visiting or interior access.
Things to do
Look at the church’s exterior
If visitor access is permitted, take in the scale of the church and its adjoining hall, both attributed to Charles Barry Junior by the source.
Brief stop
Notice the completed tower and west end
The source records that the tower and west end were completed in 1885; these are useful details to look for from a permitted public vantage point.
Brief stop
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Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A brief architectural look
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Check with the church whether visitors may view the building or enter.
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If access is confirmed, take in the scale of the former church and note its tower and west end.
Verified history
The church and adjacent hall were designed by Charles Barry Junior. The source gives the building project’s start as “1987-74”, an apparent date error that cannot safely be corrected from the supplied material. It states that the tower and west end were completed in 1885, that the church was declared redundant in 1984, and that it was used by the Benedictine Community of Worth Abbey before becoming part of Deeper Life Church.
Hidden details
A church with several chapters — The building’s history did not end when it was declared redundant in 1984: the source records its subsequent use by the Benedictine Community of Worth Abbey before its association with Deeper Life Church.
When to go
· No particular time is evidenced; confirm access before visiting.
The supplied source gives no seasonal visitor information.
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What to look for
Notice the church’s scale and the tower and west end, completed in 1885. The supplied source does not document specific interior features, so confirm access before expecting to see inside.
The story
Church architecture; religious history
Best time to go
Any time of year, subject to visitor access and opening arrangements.
No seasonal or time-of-day advantage is established. Check current access before making a special journey.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers · Architecture enthusiasts
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Opening & access
The former church is now associated with Deeper Life Church. Public visiting access and current opening arrangements are not confirmed; check with the church before visiting. The source reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance, but does not confirm access to the interior. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Accessibility
The source listing reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Interior accessibility and other facilities are not confirmed; check before visiting.
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