Church of St Mary, Laverton
| Church of St Mary | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Laverton, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 51°16′33″N 2°19′10″W / 51.2757°N 2.3194°W |
| Built | 11th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St Mary |
| Designated | 11 March 1968[1] |
| Reference no. | 1366309 |
  Location of Church of St Mary in Somerset | |
The Anglican Church of St Mary in Laverton, Lullington, Somerset, England was built in the 11th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
History
[edit]The church was built in the 11th century and restored in the 15th and 19th centuries.[1] Surviving parts of the Norman structure include the entrance arch and pillars.[2]
The parish is part of the Hardington Vale benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3][4]
Architecture
[edit]The stone building has a slate and tile roof. It consists of a nave and chancel each of one bay. The west tower is supported by diagonal buttresses.[1] The tower used to house three bells but only one remains.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Historic England. "Church of St. Mary (1366309)". National Heritage List for England.
- ^ a b "History". Hardington Vale. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ "Blessed Virgin Mary". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ "Laverton - St Marys". Hardington Vlae. Retrieved 16 December 2017.