Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints, Kingstone

The Anglican Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints in Kingstone, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints
LocationKingstone, Somerset, England
Coordinates50°55′08″N 2°53′06″W / 50.9188°N 2.8851°W / 50.9188; -2.8851
Built14th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of St John the Evangelist and All Saints
Designated4 February 1958[1]
Reference no.1057025
Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints, Kingstone is located in Somerset
Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints, Kingstone
Location of Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints in Somerset

History

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A church was recorded on the site in 1291. Parts of the current building are 14th century, including the chancel and porch, while the rest is from the 15th century.[1]

The parish is part of the Winsmoor benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[2]

Architecture

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The hamstone building has a slate roof. It consist of a three-bay nave and two-bay chancel.[1] The central three-stage tower is supported by offset buttresses.[1] It contains a peal of six bells, the oldest of which date from the 1690s.[3]

Most of the fittings inside the church are from the 19th century but it does have a 15th-century font. There are fragments of medieval stained glass.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Church of St. John the Evangelist and All Saints". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  2. ^ "St John & All Saints". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Parishes: Kingstone Pages 203-209 A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 3". British History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 15 January 2018.