Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints, Kingstone explained

Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints
Coordinates:50.9188°N -2.8851°W
Location:Kingstone, Somerset, England
Built:14th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints
Designation1 Date:4 February 1958
Designation1 Number:1057025

The Anglican Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints in Kingstone, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

A church was recorded on the site in 1291. Parts of the current building are 14th century, including the chancel and porch, while the rest is from the 15th century.[1]

The parish is part of the Winsmoor benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[2]

Architecture

The hamstone building has a slate roof. It consist of a three-bay nave and two-bay chancel.[1] The central three-stage tower is supported by offset buttresses.[1] It contains a peal of six bells, the oldest of which date from the 1690s.[3]

Most of the fittings inside the church are from the 19th century but it does have a 15th-century font. There are fragments of medieval stained glass.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St. John the Evangelist and All Saints. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 15 January 2018.
  2. Web site: St John & All Saints. A Church Near You. Church of England. 15 January 2018.
  3. Web site: Parishes: Kingstone Pages 203-209 A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 3.. British History Online. Victoria County History. 15 January 2018.