The Anglican Church of St Michael in Seavington St Michael, Somerset, England was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Church of St Michael | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Seavington St Michael, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 50°55′51″N 2°50′27″W / 50.9309°N 2.8407°W |
| Built | 12th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St Michael |
| Designated | 4 February 1958[1] |
| Reference no. | 1057002 |
  Location of Church of St Michael in Somerset | |
History edit
The church was built in the late 12th century. It was altered in the 15th century, including a new rood screen and windows, and again in the 19th century when a gallery was added and the vestry added.[1][2]
The church is part of a benefice with the Church of St Peter and St Paul, South Petherton,[3] within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]
Architecture edit
The hamstone building has slate roofs with a bell turret at the western end. It has a three-bay nave and single-bay chancel which are supported by buttresses.[1]
Most of the interior fittings are from the Victorian restoration, but it does have a font from the 12th or 13th century and some fragments of medieval stained glass.[1]
On the south wall of the nave is a memorial plaque commemorating the men from the village who died in World War I.[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Church of St Michael". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Parishes: Seavington St. Michael Pages 205-210 A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 4". British History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "St Michael, Seavington". South Petherton Church. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "St Michael". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Seavington St Michael WW1 Memorial Plaque". Imperial War Museum. Retrieved 13 January 2018.