Church of St John, Skilgate
| Church of St John | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Skilgate, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 51°02′08″N 3°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]
History
[edit]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]
Architecture
[edit]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]
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ a b c d "Church of St John". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ^ "St John the Baptist, Skilgate". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ^ "Six distinctive churches, one united Benefice". The Benefice of Dulverton, Brushford, Brompton Regis with Withiel Florey, Upton and Skilgate. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ^ "St John The Baptist Parishioners - WW1". Imperial War Museum. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ^ "The Brendon Parishes" (PDF). Dulverton Churches. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ^ "34012: Church of St John the Baptist churchyard and cross, Skilgate". Somerset Historic Environment Record. South West Heritage Truist. Retrieved 2 October 2017.