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Church of St Peter, North Wootton

Coordinates: 51°10′26″N 2°37′31″W / 51.1738°N 2.6254°W / 51.1738; -2.6254
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Church of St Peter
LocationNorth Wootton, Somerset, England
Coordinates51°10′26″N 2°37′31″W / 51.1738°N 2.6254°W / 51.1738; -2.6254
Built14th or 15th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of St Peter
Designated2 November 1966[1]
Reference no.1175106
Church of St Peter, North Wootton is located in Somerset
Church of St Peter, North Wootton
Location of Church of St Peter in Somerset

The Anglican Church of St Peter in North Wootton, Somerset, England was built in the 14th or 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

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A chapel existed in North Wootton in the 12th century under the control of the church in Pilton.[2]

The current church was built in the 14th and 15th centuries and a Victorian restoration in the 19th when the chancel was rebuilt.[1]

The parish is part of the benefice of Pilton with Croscombe, North Wootton and Dinder within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3][4]

Architecture

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The small stone church has a nave and chancel each of two-bays.[1] There is a sundial over the porch is dated 1767.[2]

Inside the church are 15th century benches and a Norman font.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Church of St Peter". Historic England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b Siraut, M.C.; Williamson, Elizabeth; Thacker, A.T. "Parishes: North Wootton. Victoria County History". British History Online. Victoria County History.
  3. ^ "North Wootton: St Peter". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  4. ^ "St. Peter's Church - North Wootton". The Benefice of Pilton with Croscombe, North Wootton and Dinder. Retrieved 3 December 2017.