This quiz is designed for younger visitors, though adults may also find it of some interest. We suggest that you print this page and then visit the Church.. To answer the first questions, follow a clockwise route round the inside of the church. You can check the answers by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page.
1. There is a statue of St Peter, holding the keys to Heaven, over the Porch entrance. Name two other places on or in the Porch where you can see them:
2. Go into the church and turn to your left. Look on the list of Rectors on the wall near the door. For how many years was Charles Brandon Trye the Rector?
3. In what year did Rev. Paul Wilkinson come to Leckhampton?
4. Who died near Nazareth, and when?
5. Find the Pulpit. How many angels playing musical instruments are carved on it?
6. In whose memory was the Organ given?
7. How many Bells are there in the Tower?
8. How many heads are carved on the roof of the Chancel (between the two altars)?
9. In the painting behind the altar in the Lady Chapel what are Adam and Eve wearing?
10 There is a brass memorial on the wall to Elizabeth Norwood, who died in 1598. How many children did she have?
11. Look at the wall near the Vestry: exactly when did George Backhouse Witts die?
12. There is a tablet to the right of the Vestry. Where does it say that Elsie Holt was buried?
13. Who are the two stone figures at the back of the church supposed to be?
Tick which you think is the correct answer to the questions below
14. The fluffy part of a bell-rope is called:
(a) a Jane ......
(b) a Sally ......
(c) a Susie ......
15. The main part of the church is:
(a) the Transept ......
(b) the Apse ......
(c) the Nave ......
16. The area where the Font stands is:
(a) the Chapelry ......
(b) the Territory ......
(c) the Baptistry ......
17. Which direction does the window over the High Altar face?
(a) North ......
(b) South ......
(c) East ......
(d) West ......
18. What is a Reredos?
(a) a decorated screen behind an altar ......
(b) the back of the church ......
(c) a sleeping figure ......
19. What is a Clerestory?
(a) a row of windows over the nave ......
(b) a window of clear glass ......
(c) a parable ......
20. What is a Chalice?
(a) a priest’s robe ......
(b) a cup for Communion wine ......
(c) a sort of insect ......
Hope you enjoyed the quiz!_____________________________________________________________________________________
Compiled by Eric Miller, 2001