Church of All Saints, Kingweston explained

Church of All Saints
Coordinates:51.0793°N -2.6792°W
Location:Kingweston, Somerset, England
Rebuilt:1852-1855
Architect:Charles Edmund Giles
Built For:Francis Dickinson
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of All Saints
Designation1 Date:17 April 1959
Designation1 Number:1307683

The Anglican Church of All Saints in Kingweston, Somerset, England was rebuilt between 1852 and 1855 by Charles Edmund Giles. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

A small amount of the fabric of the medieval church on the site, including the doorway, remains but it was largely rebuilt by Charles Edmund Giles between 1852 and 1855.[1] [2] The rebuilding was funded by Francis Dickinson the local member of parliament.[3] [4]

The structure of the church was damaged when bombs exploded nearby during World War II.[5]

The parish is part of the Wheathill Priory Group of Parishes benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[6]

Architecture

The stone building has Doulting stone dressings and stone slate roofs. It consists of a three-bay nave and two-bay chancel. The single storey tower, which is supported by buttresses, has an octagonal spire.[1] [7]

The interior is all from the 19th century but it does have a 12th-century font.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of All Saints. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 30 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Church. Kingweston. 30 April 2018.
  3. Web site: Kingweston church. Victoria County History. 30 April 2018.
  4. Web site: Papers of the Dickinson Family of Kingweston. South West Heritage Trust. 30 April 2018.
  5. Web site: Kingweston Pages 162-176 A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 10.. British History Online. Victoria County History. 30 April 2018.
  6. Web site: All Saints. A Church Near You. Church of England. 30 April 2018.
  7. Web site: Our Churches. Wheathill Benefice. 30 April 2018.