Church of St Nicholas, Bratton Seymour facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Nicholas |
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| Location | Bratton Seymour, Somerset, England |
| Built | 13th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St Nicholas | |
| Designated | 24 March 1961 |
| Reference no. | 1177220 |
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The Church of St Nicholas in Bratton Seymour, Somerset, England, is a very old church. It was built way back in the 13th century, which means it's over 700 years old! This special building is recognized as a Grade II* listed building, which means it's an important historical site that needs to be protected.
A Look Back in Time
The Church of St Nicholas was first built in the 1200s. When it was new, it was known by a different name: St. Giles. For a while, people also called it Holy Trinity Church.
Because some of the stone and ceilings are getting old, the church is now on the Heritage at Risk Register. This list helps make sure important old buildings get the care they need.
The church is part of a group of churches called the Camelot Parishes. These churches work together within the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which is a larger church area.
What the Church Looks Like
The church is made of stone, using special types like Doulting stone and hamstone. Its roofs are made of slate.
Inside, the church has a main area called the nave, which has three sections. There's also a smaller area near the altar called the chancel, with two sections. You'll also find a small room called a vestry and a porch at the south side.
Some of the walls in the nave have pieces of carvings from the 12th century. Imagine how old those carvings are! The tower at the west end of the church has strong supports called buttresses. Inside the tower are bells that are even older, from the 1300s and 1400s.
Most of the things inside the church, like the benches, were added in the 1800s. But there's one very old piece: a round font from the Norman period. This means it's from around the 11th or 12th century!
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
