The large and surprisingly industrial village of Duxford has two churches: St John's, Duxford Green, now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust; and St Peter's, which has been the sole parish church since 1874.
The tower and chancel are Norman, the tower retaining twin round headed bell openings under a larger blind arch, and a handsome wide arch into the nave. The aisles were added and chancel rebuilt in the 14th century, and the Decorated windows reflect this, though the arcades and niches at the east end of the north aisle are 15th Century Perpendicular. The church was heavily restored by Ewan Christian in 1884-91, which included the addition of marble mosaics in the chancel, in the Arts & Crafts style.
The interior is rather heavily whitewashed - including all the stonework - but there are some nice 18th Century monuments and a handsome communion rail of c.1700. The most interesting furnishing is the font, which has a roughly carved 14th Century stem in the form of tracery. It looks heavily weathered - was it outside, at some point?
The church is part of the "Hinkledux" group of parishes (see the entry for Ickleton) and has a Facebook Group covering community activities, including the "Duxford Tiddlers" parent and baby group.
St Peter's Street, Duxford, CB22 4RP
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