Church of St Michael, Wayford

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Church of St Michael
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The church on the right and Wayford Manor House
Location Wayford, Somerset, England
Coordinates 50°51′23″N2°50′49″W / 50.8563°N 2.8470°W / 50.8563; -2.8470 Coordinates: 50°51′23″N2°50′49″W / 50.8563°N 2.8470°W / 50.8563; -2.8470
Built13th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of St Michael
Designated4 February 1958 [1]
Reference no.1056166
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Location of Church of St Michael in Somerset

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

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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Church of St Michael". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "Parishes: Wayford Pages 68-75 A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 4". British History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  3. 1 2 "St Michael and All Angels, Wayford". Wulfric Benefice. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "St Michael & All Angels". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 13 January 2018.


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