Church of St Peter, North Wootton

The Anglican Church of St Peter in North Wootton, Somerset, England was built in the 14th or 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Church of St Peter
LocationNorth Wootton, Somerset, England
Coordinates51°10′26″N 2°37′31″W / 51.1738°N 2.6254°W / 51.1738; -2.6254
Built14th or 15th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of St Peter
Designated2 November 1966[1]
Reference no.1175106
Church of St Peter, North Wootton is located in Somerset
Church of St Peter, North Wootton
Location of Church of St Peter in Somerset

History edit

A chapel existed in North Wootton in the 12th century under the control of the church in Pilton.[2]

The current church was built in the 14th and 15th centuries and a Victorian restoration in the 19th when the chancel was rebuilt.[1]

The parish is part of the benefice of Pilton with Croscombe, North Wootton and Dinder within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3][4]

Architecture edit

The small stone church has a nave and chancel each of two-bays.[1] There is a sundial over the porch is dated 1767.[2]

Inside the church are 15th century benches and a Norman font.[1]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "Church of St Peter". Historic England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b Siraut, M.C.; Williamson, Elizabeth; Thacker, A.T. "Parishes: North Wootton. Victoria County History". British History Online. Victoria County History.
  3. ^ "North Wootton: St Peter". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  4. ^ "St. Peter's Church - North Wootton". The Benefice of Pilton with Croscombe, North Wootton and Dinder. Retrieved 3 December 2017.