Church of All Saints, Merriott
The Anglican Church of All Saints in Merriott, Somerset, England was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Church of All Saints | |
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| Location | Merriott, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 50.9124°N 2.7941°W |
| Built | 13th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of All Saints |
| Designated | 4 February 1958[1] |
| Reference no. | 1175447 |
  Location of Church of All Saints in Somerset | |
History
The church was built in the 13th century. It was modified in the late 15th or early 16th century and then was extended, as part of a Victorian restoration.[1] This included a new chancel and the removal of the galleries which had been erected in 1830.[2] It was carried out in 1860 by Benjamin Ferrey.[1] At one time the advowson was held by Muchelney Abbey.[3]
The parish is part of the benefice of Merriott with Hinton, Dinnington and Lopen within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]
Architecture
The hamstone building has a clay tiled roof. It consist of a four-bay nave and two-bay chancel with side aisles. The tower is supported by corner buttresses.[1] There is a peal of six bells, the oldest of which were cast in the 1730s by the Bilbie family.[2]
The interior fittings are from the 19th century restoration.[1]
References
- "Church of All Saints". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- "Parishes: Merriott Pages 52-61 A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 4". Vritish History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- "Merriott Parish Church". Merriott Village. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- "All Saints". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 14 January 2018.