Church of All Saints, Kingweston

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Church of All Saints
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Location Kingweston, Somerset, England
Coordinates 51°04′45″N2°40′45″W / 51.0793°N 2.6792°W / 51.0793; -2.6792 Coordinates: 51°04′45″N2°40′45″W / 51.0793°N 2.6792°W / 51.0793; -2.6792
Built for Francis Dickinson
Rebuilt1852-1855
Architect Charles Edmund Giles
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of All Saints
Designated17 April 1959 [1]
Reference no.1307683
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Location of Church of All Saints in Somerset

The Anglican Church of All Saints in Kingweston, Somerset, England was rebuilt between 1852 and 1855 by Charles Edmund Giles. It is a Grade II* listed building. [1]

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History

A small amount of the fabric of the medieval church on the site, including the doorway, remains but it was largely rebuilt by Charles Edmund Giles between 1852 and 1855. [1] [2] The rebuilding was funded by Francis Dickinson the local member of parliament. [3] [4]

The structure of the church was damaged when bombs exploded nearby during World War II. [5]

The parish is part of the Wheathill Priory Group of Parishes benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. [6]

Architecture

The stone building has Doulting stone dressings and stone slate roofs. It consists of a three-bay nave and two-bay chancel. The single storey tower, which is supported by buttresses, has an octagonal spire. [1] [7]

The interior is all from the 19th century but it does have a 12th-century font. [1]

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References

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