Reymerston was spelt 'Raimerstuna' in the Domesday book (1086) but
the name is older than this, being Old English in origin and
meaning "Raimer's settlement".
The Church appears to be dedicated in honour of St Peter rather
then SS. Peter and Paul, it was mainly built in its present form in
the 13th and early 14th centuries, although there are many later
additions.
Viewed from the outside, the West Tower lancet windows in the
lower part of its west face suggest a 13th century date; whilst the
'Y' tracery in the windows of the belfry stage is typical of the
early 14th century.
The Battlements are later, with the date 1714 showing on a brick
panel.
Most of the windows in the aisles are in the 15th century
'Perpendicular' style, exceptions being the west windows which have
cusped 'Y' tracery of the early 14th century. The east window of
the chancel is Victorian, its tracery is in the 14th century style
and may be a replica of the original. One window in the north aisle
is late 13th century in style.
You will see from the inside that the nave roof dates from about
1500 and the clerestory was added at that time.
The church is entered through a 13th century north doorway,
although the porch seems to be an early 15th century addition.
Inside, the piers of the arcades are 13th century. The aisle
roofs may be early 14th century, and as previously mentioned the
nave roof is probably circa 1500.
The font is probably 15th century. On the faces of its octagonal
bowl are the symbol of the four evangelists. The stem has motifs of
fleurons and vines.
The poor-box at the west end is jacobean 17th century. It has
three locks so that the parson and both churchwardens had to be
present before it could be opened.
The pews in the nave had crude carving and may be 17th century.
The box-pews in the aisles are 15th century and were used by the
more important families.
The 17th century three-decker pulpit is a spendid example of the
period.
In the chancel the choir-stalls are a good example of the early
19th century 'Gothic' taste.
The Communion rails are magnificent. They are Belgian and date
from about 1700. The Communion Table is 17th century and is
believed to have come from St Margaret's Church, Norwich.
The stone tablets bearing the Apostles' Creed, The Ten
Commandments, and the Lord's Prayer are Victorian.
The east windows has some fine early 16th century Flemish
glass.
The bells in the church have recently had a sixth bell added in
1998 after much fund-raising. The Reymerston Ringers practise every
Friday.
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The cache is a small lock'n'lock type container, with log
book/pen and room for a few goodies.
Please ensure it is well hidden after returning it to its hiding
place.
Please note: The cache is located on public land, and is NOT in
the churchyard itself.