Church of Saint Mary The Virgin, Hutton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of Saint Mary The Virgin, Hutton |
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| Location | Hutton, Somerset, England |
| Built | 15th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of Saint Mary the Virgin | |
| Designated | 9 February 1961 |
| Reference no. | 1320975 |
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The Church of Saint Mary The Virgin is a historic church located in Hutton, a village in the English county of Somerset. This church was built a long time ago, in the 15th century. It is a very important building, recognized as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a special building that needs to be protected because of its history and architecture.
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A Look at the Church's History
This church was built in the 1400s. It stands on the same spot where an even older church used to be. Imagine, people have been worshipping here for hundreds of years!
The church is part of a larger group of churches called a benefice. This group includes the churches in Hutton and Locking. They all belong to the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which is like a big area managed by a bishop in the Church of England.
What the Church Looks Like
The Church of Saint Mary The Virgin has some interesting parts.
Inside the Church
- It has a main area called a nave, which is where people sit. This nave has two sections, or "bays."
- The roof inside the nave is called a "waggon roof." It looks a bit like the inside of a covered wagon.
- There's also a chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar.
- On the side, there's an aisle with three sections.
The Church Tower and Bells
- At the west end of the church, there's a tall tower with three levels.
- This tower is held up by strong supports called buttresses, which stick out from the walls.
- Inside the tower, there is a set of six bells. These bells are part of a "ring of bells," which means they are designed to be rung in a special sequence.
- The bells were put back in place and a sixth bell was added in 2009, making the sound even better.
More to Explore
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
