Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints, Kingstone
| Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Kingstone, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 50°55′08″N 2°53′06″W / 50.9188°N 2.8851°W |
| Built | 14th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints |
| Designated | 4 February 1958[1] |
| Reference no. | 1057025 |
  Location of Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints in Somerset | |
The Anglican Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints in Kingstone, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
History
[edit]A church was recorded on the site in 1291. Parts of the current building are 14th century, including the chancel and porch, while the rest is from the 15th century.[1]
The parish is part of the Winsmoor benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[2]
Architecture
[edit]The hamstone building has a slate roof. It consist of a three-bay nave and two-bay chancel.[1] The central three-stage tower is supported by offset buttresses.[1] It contains a peal of six bells, the oldest of which date from the 1690s.[3]
Most of the fittings inside the church are from the 19th century but it does have a 15th-century font. There are fragments of medieval stained glass.[1]
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ a b c d e f "Church of St. John the Evangelist and All Saints". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "St John & All Saints". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Parishes: Kingstone Pages 203-209 A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 3". British History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 15 January 2018.