Church of All Saints, Merriott explained

Church of All Saints
Coordinates:50.9124°N -2.7941°W
Location:Merriott, Somerset, England
Built:13th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of All Saints
Designation1 Date:4 February 1958
Designation1 Number:1175447

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

History

The church was built in the 13th century. It was modified in the late 15th or early 16th century and then was extended, as part of a Victorian restoration.[1] This included a new chancel and the removal of the galleries which had been erected in 1830.[2] It was carried out in 1860 by Benjamin Ferrey.[1] At one time the advowson was held by Muchelney Abbey.[3]

The parish is part of the benefice of Merriott with Hinton, Dinnington and Lopen within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]

Architecture

The hamstone building has a clay tiled roof. It consist of a four-bay nave and two-bay chancel with side aisles. The tower is supported by corner buttresses.[1] There is a peal of six bells, the oldest of which were cast in the 1730s by the Bilbie family.[2]

The interior fittings are from the 19th century restoration.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of All Saints. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 14 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Parishes: Merriott Pages 52-61 A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 4.. Vritish History Online. Victoria County History. 14 January 2018.
  3. Web site: Merriott Parish Church. Merriott Village. 14 January 2018.
  4. Web site: All Saints. A Church Near You. Church of England. 14 January 2018.