Church Of St Peter

The Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed building located in Ousden. The tower and nave date back to the 12th century, although the castellated parapet of the tower is a later addition. The chancel and a memorial pew, which is now used as a vestry, were constructed in the 18th century. In 1850, the nave was extended by approximately 19 feet. The church is built of flint and stone rubble, featuring dressed stone quoins. The tower includes Norman slit windows in its lower section, while the upper part has round-headed windows and engaged columns at the external corners.

The north doorway, primarily from the 12th century, features a semi-circular arch with a bold roll moulding and two nook shafts; the west shaft is Norman and the east shaft is from the 13th century, both with moulded caps and bases. The south doorway, which is now blocked, is also Norman and has an arched head made of Roman tiles, a chip-carved lintel decorated with a star pattern, and a tympanum featuring chequer work. The west jamb includes a "Mass" dial with small holes for marking the hours.

Inside, the tower is situated between the chancel and nave, with Norman arches on the east and west sides, featuring bold roll mouldings, impost blocks, and engaged nook shafts. The font, dating from the 14th century, is octagonal with ornamented panels and a tapering traceried shaft. The communion rail, with turned balusters, is from the late 17th century, while the octagonal pulpit is from the 18th century. There is also a wall monument to Laeticia Mosley, who died in 1619, along with Hanoverian arms, likely painted over Stuart designs.

The Church of St Peter, along with The Stables, which were formerly part of Ousden Hall, and the dovecote, form a group.