Church of All Saints, Kingsdon explained

Church of All Saints
Coordinates:51.0331°N -2.692°W
Location:Kingsdon, Somerset, England
Built:15th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of All Saints
Designation1 Date:17 April 1959
Designation1 Number:1223613

The Church of All Saints in Kingsdon, Somerset, England was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

Parts if the church date from the 13th century, although it has been renovated and revised many times since particularly in the 15th century when the west tower was added replacing one at the north of the building.[1] It underwent a Victorian restoration in 1869 and further work in 1906.[1]

The parish is one of five in the benefice of 'Somerton with Compton Dundon, The Charltons and Kingsdon'.[2] [3]

Architecture

The stone building has hamstone dressings and a slate roof.[1] It has a cruciform plan with chancel, north transept and nave.

The four-stage tower has six bells and a clock which has no face, but has recently been restored to chime the hours.[4] The oldest of the bells was cast in the 14th century and recast in 1951.[5] The tower is supported by corner buttresses.[1]

The interior includes a pulpit from 1627 and a 13th-century font. There is a hamstone effigy of a cross-legged knight under the north window.[4] [6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of All Saints. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 13 April 2018.
  2. Web site: All Saints Parish Church, Kingsdon. Kingsdon. 15 April 2018.
  3. Web site: All Saints. A Church Near You. Church of England. 15 April 2018.
  4. Web site: All Saints Church, Kingsdon . 13 April 2018 . historicengland.org.uk .
  5. Web site: About All Saints Church, Kingsdon. All Saints Church, Kingsdon. 15 April 2018.
  6. Web site: 54095: Church of All Saints and churchyard, Kingsdon. Somerset Historic Environment Record. South West Heritage Trust. 15 April 2018.