Church of St Katherine, East Woodlands explained

Church of St Katherine
Coordinates:51.1962°N -2.3022°W
Location:East Woodlands, Selwood, Somerset, England
Built:c. 1712
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St Katherine
Designation1 Date:11 March 1968
Designation1 Number:1175821

The Anglican Church of St Katherine in East Woodlands, Selwood, Somerset, England was built around 1712. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The tower was built around 1712 but the rest of the building was replaced in 1880 to designs by John Loughborough Pearson in the English Gothic style.[1]

The construction of the church was funded by the Longleat estate.[2]

The parish and benefice is within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]

Architecture

The stone church consists of a two-bay nave and chancel, with north and south aisles, and a south porch. The tower has pilaster surmounted by pinnacles.[1]

Inside the church is a 15th-century font.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St. Katherine. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 31 December 2017.
  2. Web site: St. Katharine’s Church. East Woodlands. 31 December 2017.
  3. Web site: St Katharine. A Church Near You. Church of England. 31 December 2017.