Church of St Peter, South Barrow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Peter |
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| Location | South Barrow, Somerset, England |
| Built | 14th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St Peter | |
| Designated | 24 March 1961 |
| Reference no. | 1258889 |
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The Church of St Peter is an old church located in South Barrow, a village in Somerset, England. It was built a long time ago, in the 14th century, which means it's over 600 years old! This church is considered a very important historical building and is protected as a Grade II* listed building.
History of St Peter's Church
The Church of St Peter has a long and interesting past. It was likely first built in the 1300s. Over the centuries, it has seen many changes. In 1850, the church went through a big update called a Victorian restoration. During this time, a new part called the chancel was added.
For a while, the church wasn't used very often. But thanks to a grant of £20,000 from the Somerset Community Foundation, the inside of the church was changed. Now, it's a more flexible space that can be used for many different community activities, not just church services.
The church is part of a group of churches called the Six Pilgrims benefice. This group belongs to the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which is how the Church of England organizes its churches in the area.
Exploring the Church's Architecture
The Church of St Peter is made of stone and has roofs covered with clay tiles. The main part of the church, called the nave, has three sections. The chancel, which is the area near the altar, has two sections. Strong supports called buttresses help hold up the walls. The church also has a two-story tower, which also has buttresses.
Inside the church, you can still see some old arches from the 13th or 14th century. However, most of the interior design you see today is from the 1800s. Some parts are even older! The altar table, the pulpit (where the preacher stands), and the sexton's desk are from the 17th century. The font, which is used for baptisms, has the date 1584 carved on it.
There's also a special brass plaque inside the church. This plaque remembers the brave men from the village who gave their lives during World War I.
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
