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]
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]
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]