| Church of St John | |
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| Location | Skilgate, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 51°02′08″N3°26′47″W / 51.0355°N 3.4463°W Coordinates: 51°02′08″N3°26′47″W / 51.0355°N 3.4463°W |
| Built | 14th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St John |
| Designated | 6 April 1959 [1] |
| Reference no. | 1248077 |
  Location of Church of St John in Somerset | |
The Anglican Church of St John in Skilgate, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. [1]
The church was built in the 14th century and the tower remains, however the rest of the structure was rebuilt as a Victorian restoration in 1872. Further restorations were undertaken in 1933 and 1972. [1]
The parish is part of the Dulverton with Brushford, Brompton Regis, Upton, Withiel Florey and Skilgate benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. [2] [3]
The stone building has Hamstone dressings and a slate roof. It consists of a two-bay nave with a north aisle, chancel, vestry and south porch. The two-stage tower has stepped buttresses. [1]
Within the church is a plaque commemorating those who died in World War I. [4] A new organ was installed in the 21st century. [5]
In the churchyard is the remains of a cross. [6]
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