Church of St Luke and St Andrew, Priston explained

Church of St Luke and St Andrew
Coordinates:51.3433°N -2.4386°W
Location:Priston, Somerset, England
Built:12th century
Designation1:Grade I Listed Building
Designation1 Date:1 February 1954
Designation1 Number:32725

The Church of St Luke and St Andrew in Priston, Somerset, England has a nave dating from the 12th century, on the site of an earlier Norman church.[1] It has been designated as a Grade I listed building.[2]

The arches under the central tower include original stonework from the Norman era, but were rebuilt in 1859, with the chancel being restored 10 years later under Sir George Gilbert Scott.[1]

The tower dates from the 15th century and is crowned with a disproportionately large weather vane given as a gift by the lord of the manor in 1813.[3]

The interior includes a 14th-century octagonal font.[1]

The parish is part of the benefice of Timsbury with Priston, Camerton and Dunkerton within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Robinson, W.J. . West Country Churches . 1915 . Bristol Times and Mirror Ltd. Bristol . 120–124.
  2. Web site: Church of St Luke and St Andrew. historicengland.org.uk. English Heritage. 2008-08-14.
  3. Book: Scott, Shane . The hidden places of Somerset . 1995 . Travel Publishing Ltd . Aldermaston . 1-902007-01-8 . 22 .