Church of St Michael, Wayford
The Anglican Church of St Michael in Wayford, Somerset, England was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Church of St Michael | |
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.jpg.webp) The church on the right and Wayford Manor House | |
| Location | Wayford, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 50.8563°N 2.8470°W |
| Built | 13th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St Michael |
| Designated | 4 February 1958[1] |
| Reference no. | 1056166 |
  Location of Church of St Michael in Somerset | |
History
The church was built in the 13th century and was remodelled in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries.[1] Work in 1800 involved rebuilding the front wall and that of 1846 was required after part of the chancel collapsed.[2] The porch was added in 1602.[3] There was a gallery at the west end of the church but this has been removed.[3]
The parish is part of the Wulfic benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]
Architecture
The stone building has hamstone dressings and slate roofs with a small wooden bell turret at the western end. with two bells.[1] It has a three-bay nave, single-bay chancel and north aisle.[1]
Inside the church is a 14th-century double piscina. The font may also date from the 14th century.[1]
References
- "Church of St Michael". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- "Parishes: Wayford Pages 68-75 A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 4". British History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- "St Michael and All Angels, Wayford". Wulfric Benefice. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- "St Michael & All Angels". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 13 January 2018.