Church of St Peter and St Paul, Runnington

The Anglican Church of St Peter and St Paul at Runnington in Langford Budville, Somerset, England was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Church of St Peter and St Paul
LocationRunnington, Langford Budville, Somerset, England
Coordinates50°59′22″N 3°15′24″W / 50.9895°N 3.2566°W / 50.9895; -3.2566
Built15th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of St Peter
Designated25 January 1956[1]
Reference no.1060352
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Runnington is located in Somerset
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Runnington
Location of Church of St Peter and St Paul in Somerset

History edit

The nave and tower of the church were built in the 15th century. Around 1840 the chancel was rebuilt and a new roof installed.[1]

The rood screen was removed when the organ was installed.[2]

The parish is part of the Wellington and district benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]

Architecture edit

The red sandstone building[4] has Hamstone dressing and a tiled roof. The three-stage tower, which was built in 1509, is supported by diagonal buttresses.[1] There are five bells.[5]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Church of St Peter". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Runnington Church". Langford Budville. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  3. ^ "St Peter & St Paul, Runnington". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  4. ^ "St Peter and St Paul, Runnington". Wellington and District Team Ministry. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  5. ^ "Historical Buildings of Wiveliscombe and Somerset". Ancestral Histories of Wiveliscombe, Somerset. Retrieved 19 August 2017.