Church of St Martin, North Perrott explained

Church of St Martin
Coordinates:50.8825°N -2.75°W
Location:North Perrott, Somerset, England
Built:12th century
Designation1:Grade I Listed Building
Designation1 Date:19 April 1961
Designation1 Number:262429

The Church of St Martin in North Perrott, Somerset, England, dates from the 12th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building.[1]

The current church which is near the River Parrett, was built on the site of an earlier church and including some of the fabric, in the 16th century, probably by Henry Daubeney, 1st Earl of Bridgewater.[2]

The tower dates from the 12th century and contains six bells. The oldest was cast in 1786 by George Davis of Bridgwater. Four others were made by members of the Bilbie family in 1803.[2]

The parish is part of the Wulfric benefice within the Crewkerne and Ilminster deanery.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Martin. historicengland.org.uk. English Heritage. 7 June 2009.
  2. Web site: History. North Perrott Church. 30 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120425122724/http://www.northperrottchurch.co.uk/history.htm. 25 April 2012. dead.
  3. Web site: St Martin, North Perrott. Church of England. 30 October 2011.