Church of St Peter and St Paul, Chiselborough

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Church of St Peter and St Paul
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Location Chiselborough, Somerset, England
Coordinates 50°55′51″N2°45′33″W / 50.9308°N 2.7591°W / 50.9308; -2.7591 Coordinates: 50°55′51″N2°45′33″W / 50.9308°N 2.7591°W / 50.9308; -2.7591
Built12th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of St Peter and St Paul
Designated19 April 1961 [1]
Reference no.1345758
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Location of Church of St Peter and St Paul in Somerset

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]

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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Church of St Peter and St Paul". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 "The Church". Chiselborough. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Chiselborough: St Peter & St Paul". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "Chiselborough Church". Ham Hill Churches. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
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