Church of St John the Baptist, Pilton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St John the Baptist |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Pilton |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°09′54″N 2°35′23″W / 51.1650°N 2.5898°W |
| Completed | 11th century |
The Church of St John the Baptist is a very old and important church located in the village of Pilton, in Somerset, England. It was built way back in the 11th century, which means it's over 900 years old! Because it's so old and special, it's been given a "Grade I listed building" status. This means it's considered a building of exceptional historical and architectural interest.
The church you see today has parts built in the Norman style and also during the Medieval period. It's possible that this church was built on the same spot where an even older church once stood. That first church might have been made from simple materials like "wattle and daub," which is a mix of woven sticks and mud, used by early missionaries.
In 2011, the church got a brand new lighting system. This project cost about £17,000. It was made possible with help from the famous Glastonbury Festival and the Viridor Landfill Communities Fund.
The Church of St John the Baptist is an Anglican parish church. It is part of a group of churches called a "benefice," which includes Pilton, Croscombe, North Wootton, and Dinder. These churches are all part of the larger area known as the archdeaconry of Wells.
More About Historic Churches
- List of Grade I listed buildings in Mendip
- List of towers in Somerset
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
