The Anglican Church of St Peter and St Paul in Chiselborough, Somerset, England was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | |
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| Location | Chiselborough, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 50°55′51″N 2°45′33″W / 50.9308°N 2.7591°W |
| Built | 12th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St Peter and St Paul |
| Designated | 19 April 1961[1] |
| Reference no. | 1345758 |
  Location of Church of St Peter and St Paul in Somerset | |
History edit
The church was built in the 12th century with parts of the original fabric being included in later work.[2] In the 17th the chancel was added. In 1842 a Victorian restoration included rebuilding of the nave.[1]
The parish is part of the Ham Hill benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]
Architecture edit
The hamstone building has Welsh slate roofs. It consists of a five-bay nave and two-bay chancel. The two-stage tower has a low parapet and short octagonal spire. The central tower is decorated with gargoyles.[1] The tower includes a bell which was cast in 1363.[2]
The interior has mostly 19th century fittings but the font is believed to date from the 15th century.[1][2] One of the stained glass windows which was installed in 1988 is made up of 99 panes dedicated to the children of the village.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Church of St Peter and St Paul". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
- ^ a b c "The Church". Chiselborough. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
- ^ "Chiselborough: St Peter & St Paul". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
- ^ "Chiselborough Church". Ham Hill Churches. Retrieved 28 April 2018.