Church of St Peter, North Wootton explained

Church of St Peter
Coordinates:51.1738°N -2.6254°W
Location:North Wootton, Somerset, England
Built:14th or 15th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St Peter
Designation1 Date:2 November 1966
Designation1 Number:1175106

The Anglican Church of St Peter in North Wootton, Somerset, England was built in the 14th or 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

A chapel existed in North Wootton in the 12th century under the control of the church in Pilton.[2]

The current church was built in the 14th and 15th centuries and a Victorian restoration in the 19th when the chancel was rebuilt.[1]

The parish is part of the benefice of Pilton with Croscombe, North Wootton and Dinder within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3] [4]

Architecture

The small stone church has a nave and chancel each of two-bays.[1] There is a sundial over the porch is dated 1767.[2]

Inside the church are 15th century benches and a Norman font.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Peter. Historic England. 3 December 2017.
  2. Web site: Siraut. M.C.. Williamson. Elizabeth. Thacker. A.T.. Parishes: North Wootton. Victoria County History. British History Online. Victoria County History.
  3. Web site: North Wootton: St Peter. A Church Near You. Church of England. 3 December 2017.
  4. Web site: St. Peter's Church - North Wootton. The Benefice of Pilton with Croscombe, North Wootton and Dinder. 3 December 2017.