Church of St Michael, Wayford explained

Church of St Michael
Coordinates:50.8563°N -2.847°W
Location:Wayford, Somerset, England
Built:13th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St Michael
Designation1 Date:4 February 1958
Designation1 Number:1056166

The Anglican Church of St Michael in Wayford, Somerset, England was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The church was built in the 13th century and was remodelled in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries.[1] Work in 1800 involved rebuilding the front wall and that of 1846 was required after part of the chancel collapsed.[2] The porch was added in 1602.[3] There was a gallery at the west end of the church but this has been removed.[3]

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

Architecture

The stone building has hamstone dressings and slate roofs with a small wooden bell turret at the western end. with two bells.[1] It has a three-bay nave, single-bay chancel and north aisle.[1]

Inside the church is a 14th-century double piscina. The font may also date from the 14th century.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Michael. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 13 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Parishes: Wayford Pages 68-75 A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 4.. British History Online. Victoria County History. 13 January 2018.
  3. Web site: St Michael and All Angels, Wayford. Wulfric Benefice. 13 January 2018.
  4. Web site: St Michael & All Angels. A Church Near You. Church of England. 13 January 2018.