Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Michael and All Angels |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Puriton |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°10′15″N 2°58′25″W / 51.1707°N 2.9735°W |
| Construction started | 11th century |
| Completed | 15th century |
The Church of St Michael and All Angels is a historic church located in Puriton, a village in Somerset, England. This beautiful building was constructed using a special local stone called Blue Lias. Its tower was built in the early 1200s, and the rest of the church was added later, between the 1300s and 1400s. It is considered a very important building and has a special status as a Grade I listed building.
What is a Grade I Listed Building?
A Grade I listed building is a structure that is considered to be of exceptional national importance. This means it has great historical or architectural value. These buildings are protected by law to make sure they are preserved for future generations. The Church of St Michael and All Angels is one of these special places.
A Look Inside the Church
The church stands on the site where an even older church once stood. That first church was built way back in the 11th century, over 900 years ago!
The current church has several main parts:
- The chancel is the area around the altar. It was rebuilt in the late 1400s and again in the 1800s.
- The nave is the main part of the church where people sit. It was rebuilt in the 15th century.
- There is also a north aisle and a south porch. All these parts are made from the local Blue Lias stone.
The church also has a tall west tower with a unique pyramid-shaped roof. Inside the tower are several bells. One of these bells is very old, coming from a medieval bell-making workshop in Bristol. Other bells were made in 1725.
The Church Community
The Church of St Michael and All Angels is part of a larger group of churches called a "benefice." This group includes churches in Puriton, Pawlett, Cossington, Bawdrip, and Woolavington. They all work together as part of the Sedgemoor deanery.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Sedgemoor
- List of Somerset towers
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
