Church of St Leonard, Otterford explained

Church of St Leonard
Coordinates:50.9231°N -3.1077°W
Location:Otterford, Somerset, England
Built:14th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St Leonard
Designation1 Date:25 February 1955
Designation1 Number:1344635

The Anglican Church of St Leonard in Otterford, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The church was built in the 14th century on the site of an earlier church.[2] In 1158 Henry of Blois, the Bishop of Winchester, granted the Chapel of Otriforde to the Taunton Priory.[3]

The church underwent Victorian restoration in 1860.[1]

The parish is part of the Blackdown benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]

Architecture

The limestone building has hamstone dressings. It has a three-bay nave and north aisle along with a chancel and vestry. The chancel barrel vault roof was built in the 16th century. Over the porch is a sundial.[1]

The two-stage tower is high and supported by diagonal buttresses.[1] [2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Leonard. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 25 June 2017.
  2. Web site: St Leonard's Church, Otterford. Otterford Parish Council. 25 June 2017.
  3. Web site: St Leonards, Otterford. Blackdown Benefice. 25 June 2017.
  4. Web site: St Leonard, Otterford. A Church Near You. Church of England. 25 June 2017.