Church of St Peter and St Paul, Chiselborough explained

Church of St Peter and St Paul
Coordinates:50.9308°N -2.7591°W
Location:Chiselborough, Somerset, England
Built:12th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St Peter and St Paul
Designation1 Date:19 April 1961
Designation1 Number:1345758

The Anglican Church of St Peter and St Paul in Chiselborough, Somerset, England was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The church was built in the 12th century with parts of the original fabric being included in later work.[2] In the 17th the chancel was added. In 1842 a Victorian restoration included rebuilding of the nave.[1]

The parish is part of the Ham Hill benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]

Architecture

The hamstone building has Welsh slate roofs. It consists of a five-bay nave and two-bay chancel. The two-stage tower has a low parapet and short octagonal spire. The central tower is decorated with gargoyles.[1] The tower includes a bell which was cast in 1363.[2]

The interior has mostly 19th century fittings but the font is believed to date from the 15th century.[1] [2] One of the stained glass windows which was installed in 1988 is made up of 99 panes dedicated to the children of the village.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Peter and St Paul. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 28 April 2018.
  2. Web site: The Church. Chiselborough. 28 April 2018.
  3. Web site: Chiselborough: St Peter & St Paul. A Church Near You. Church of England. 28 April 2018.
  4. Web site: Chiselborough Church. Ham Hill Churches. 28 April 2018.