Saint Peter Church, Stratford-upon-Avon

Saint Peter Church in Hampton Lucy, Warwickshire, is situated amidst the picturesque Barford Group of Churches. Constructed in the 1820s, it replaced a medieval church nearby, though not in the exact location. The decision to build a new church was taken by the Lucy family of Charlecote Park, who engaged architects Thomas Rickman and Henry Hutchinson for the project.

The initial phase of construction focused on an ashlared limestone nave and a carefully designed tower, particularly emphasized by Rickman. The nave, featuring six bays with north and south aisles, displays intricate architectural details such as carved window hoods, a parapet, and gables resting on a molded plinth. The tower, rising in three stages and adorned with octagonal pinnacles and a pierced, crenelated parapet, exemplifies the essence of the Gothic Revival style.

In a later addition in 1858, Sir George Gilbert Scott contributed a chancel and north porch, characterized by the ornate decorative style typical of the Gothic Revival movement. The north porch houses a statue of Saint Peter in chains, accompanied by the Lucy family coat of arms, adding historical and spiritual significance.

The church's east window, depicting scenes from Saint Peter's life, endured damage during a Second World War American aircraft crash but was subsequently restored, symbolizing resilience. Remnants of the medieval predecessor are evident in heraldic symbols and foliage designs on tiles in the south aisle, preserving a connection to the original structure.

Although originally intended for a ring of eight bells, the bell tower now houses only one bell, cast in 1826 by Thomas Mears. This contrasts with the medieval church's ring of five bells, cast by Richard Keene in the 17th century, now lost.

Its Grade I listing in 1967 recognizes Saint Peter's Church as an exemplary representation of 19th-century church architecture, celebrating its historical, architectural, and cultural importance.