Church of St Peter, Ilton
The Anglican Church of St Peter in Ilton, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century, incorporating fragments from 12th and 13th. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Church of St Peter | |
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| Location | Ilton, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 50.9526°N 2.9240°W |
| Built | 14th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St Peter |
| Designated | 4 February 1958[1] |
| Reference no. | 1057052 |
  Location of Church of St Peter in Somerset | |
History
The church was built in the 14th century, incorporating fragments from 12th and 13th which remain as part of the fabric of the building.[1] The first church on the site was built about 800.[2]
During Victorian restoration, by James Mountford Allen, in 1860 a new chapel was built and the chancel was rebuilt.[1] A dilapidated spire was removed and the upper part of the tower built.[2][3]
The parish is part of the Isle Valley benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]
Architecture
The stone building has hamstone dressings and a slate roof. It consists of a three-bay nave, two-bay chancel, three-bay north aisle, with chapel and a south transept. The two-stage tower is supported by corner buttresses.[1] Above the tower is an arched doorway and next to the window a sundial.[1] Within the tower are a peal of six bells which were rehung in 1963.[3]
Inside the church are a piscina, 17th century pulpit and memorials dating back to the 15th century.[1] These include memorials to the Wadham family,[5] such as the chrysom brass effigy of Nicholas Wadham who died as a baby in 1508,[2] son to Margaret Seymour (aunt of Queen Jane Seymour) and her husband Sir Nicholas Wadham (died 1542).
References
- "Church of St. Peter". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- "St Peter's Church". Ilton Talking. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- "St Peters Church". Ilton. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- "St Peter". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- Bush, Robin (1994). Somerset: The Complete Guide. Dovecote Press. p. 122. ISBN 978-1874336266.