Church of St David, Barton St David facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St David |
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| Location | Barton St David, Somerset, England |
| Built | 12th to 15th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St David | |
| Designated | 17 April 1959 |
| Reference no. | 1176035 |
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The Church of St David is an old church located in Barton St David, a village in Somerset, England. It was built a very long time ago, between the 12th and 15th centuries. This church is considered a very important historical building, so it's protected as a Grade II* listed building.
A Look Back in Time
This church was built over several centuries, starting in the 1100s and continuing until the 1400s. Later, in the 1800s, the church had some major updates and repairs. This kind of work is often called a "Victorian restoration" because it happened during the Victorian era.
The Church of St David is part of a larger group of churches called the Wheathill benefice. This group is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which is how the Church of England organizes its churches in that area.
What the Church Looks Like
The church building is made of stone, with special Doulting stone used for details. It has a tiled roof. Inside, the church has a main area called the nave and a smaller section near the altar called the chancel. There are also smaller parts on the sides called transepts.
A tall, eight-sided tower was added to the church in the 1400s. The main entrance on the north side is very old, built in the Norman style, which means it dates back to the 11th or 12th century. This doorway is made from a type of stone called hamstone.
Most of the furniture and decorations inside the church are from the 1700s or 1800s. However, there is a special stone font that is much older, from the 1200s. Inside the church, you can also find a special list and memorial that remembers the men from the village who bravely fought in World War I.
Learn More
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
