Church of St Peter, Lydford-on-Fosse
| Church of St Peter | |
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| Location | Lydford-on-Fosse, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 51°05′05″N 2°37′22″W / 51.0846°N 2.6229°W |
| Built | 1846 |
| Architect | Benjamin Ferrey |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St Peter |
| Designated | 17 October 1985[1] |
| Reference no. | 1175052 |
  Location of Church of St Peter in Somerset | |
The Church of St Peter in Lydford-on-Fosse, Somerset, England was built in 1846. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
History
[edit]The church was built in 1846, by Benjamin Ferrey, on the site of an earlier church.[1] The previous medieval church, next to the River Brue had been flooded and was in disrepair.[2]
The parish is part of the Wheathill Priory Group of parishes making up the benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]
Architecture
[edit]The stone building has Doulting stone dressings and a tile roof. It consists of a nave, chancel and north aisle. The west tower is supported by set-back buttresses.[1] The tower contains a peal of six bells.[4]
The interior of the church includes a 15th century font. Some of the memorial tablets are by Reeves of Bath. Some of the stained glass is by William Wailes.[1]
References
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- ^ a b c d e "Church of St. Peter". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "Parishes: East Lydford. A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 3". British History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "St Peter". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "Lydford on Fosse". Wheathill Benefice. Retrieved 31 December 2017.