Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints, Kingstone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints |
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| Location | Kingstone, Somerset, England |
| Built | 14th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints | |
| Designated | 4 February 1958 |
| Reference no. | 1057025 |
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The Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints is a historic church located in Kingstone, a village in Somerset, England. This church was built a very long time ago, starting in the 1300s. It is officially recognized as a Grade II* listed building, which means it's a really important old building that needs to be protected.
History of the Church
People first wrote about a church being on this spot way back in 1291. That's over 700 years ago! Some parts of the church you see today were built in the 1300s, like the chancel (the area near the altar) and the entrance porch. Other parts were added later, in the 1400s.
This church is part of a local church area called a parish. It belongs to a larger group of churches known as the Winsmoor benefice, which is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
What the Church Looks Like
The Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints is built from a special local stone called hamstone. It has a roof made of slate. The church has a main area called the nave, which is divided into three sections. It also has a chancel, which is the part of the church where the altar is, divided into two sections.
In the middle of the church, there's a tall tower with three levels. This tower is supported by strong stone supports called buttresses. Inside the tower, there are six bells. The oldest of these bells were made in the 1690s, which means they are over 300 years old!
Most of the things inside the church, like the benches and other decorations, were put there in the 1800s. However, there is a very old baptismal font from the 1400s. A font is a basin used for baptisms. You can also find small pieces of colorful stained glass windows that are from the medieval period.
More to Explore
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
