Church of St John the Baptist, North Cheriton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St John the Baptist |
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| Location | North Cheriton, Somerset, England |
| Built | 14th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St John the Baptist | |
| Designated | 24 March 1961 |
| Reference no. | 1274277 |
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The Church of St John the Baptist is an old church in North Cheriton, Somerset, England. It was built a very long time ago, in the 14th century (which means the 1300s!). This church is a special building, listed as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's considered very important for its history and architecture.
Church History
This church was first built in the 14th century. That's over 600 years ago! In the 19th century (the 1800s), the church was updated and rebuilt quite a bit. This big renovation was called a "Victorian restoration." It helped keep the building strong and beautiful.
Today, the church is part of a group of local churches. This group is known as the Camelot Churches. They are all part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which is a large area managed by the Church of England.
Church Design and Features
The Church of St John the Baptist is made of stone. It has special decorative stone details called hamstone dressings. The roofs are covered with clay tiles.
The church has a main open area called a nave. It also has a chancel, which is the part of the church where the altar is. There's a side area called a north aisle. This aisle has a space for the organ and a small room called a vestry. There's also a south porch at the entrance.
The tall tower of the church is very old, dating back to the 15th century (the 1400s). Strong supports called buttresses help hold it up. Inside the tower, there are five bells that can be rung together.
Most of the inside of the church looks like it did after the 19th-century updates. However, some parts are much older. There's a piece of a screen from around 1500. This screen was brought here from another church, the Church of St John the Baptist in Pilton. The font, which is used for baptisms, might be even older, possibly from the 12th century (the 1100s!). The pulpit, where the preacher stands, was made in 1633. Some of the beautiful stained glass windows were created by a famous company called Clayton and Bell.
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
