Church of St Peter, North Wootton
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]
| Church of St Peter | |
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| Location | North Wootton, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 51.1738°N 2.6254°W |
| Built | 14th or 15th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St Peter |
| Designated | 2 November 1966[1] |
| Reference no. | 1175106 |
  Location of Church of St Peter in Somerset | |
History
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
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]
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to St Peter's Church, North Wootton.
- "Church of St Peter". Historic England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- Siraut, M.C.; Williamson, Elizabeth; Thacker, A.T. "Parishes: North Wootton. Victoria County History". British History Online. Victoria County History.
- "North Wootton: St Peter". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- "St. Peter's Church - North Wootton". The Benefice of Pilton with Croscombe, North Wootton and Dinder. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
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