Church of St Mary, Laverton explained

Church of St Mary
Coordinates:51.2757°N -2.3194°W
Location:Laverton, Somerset, England
Built:11th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St Mary
Designation1 Date:11 March 1968
Designation1 Number:1366309

The Anglican Church of St Mary in Laverton, Lullington, Somerset, England was built in the 11th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The church was built in the 11th century and restored in the 15th and 19th centuries.[1] Surviving parts of the Norman structure include the entrance arch and pillars.[2]

The parish is part of the Hardington Vale benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3] [4]

Architecture

The stone building has a slate and tile roof. It consists of a nave and chancel each of one bay. The west tower is supported by diagonal buttresses.[1] The tower used to house three bells but only one remains.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St. Mary. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 16 December 2017.
  2. Web site: History. Hardington Vale. 16 December 2017.
  3. Web site: Blessed Virgin Mary. A Church Near You. Church of England. 16 December 2017.
  4. Web site: Laverton - St Marys. Hardington Vlae. 16 December 2017.