Church of St Peter & St Paul, Bleadon facts for kids

Church of St Peter & St Paul
General information
Town or city	Bleadon
Country	England
Coordinates	51°18′27″N 2°56′46″W / 51.3075°N 2.9462°W / 51.3075; -2.9462
Completed	1317

The Church of St Peter and St Paul is a very old and important building in the village of Bleadon, Somerset, England. It stands out in the village.

This church was built a long, long time ago in the 1300s. It was officially opened in the year 1317. Later, in the mid-1800s, it was repaired and some parts were made a bit shorter. This church is so special that it's listed as a Grade I listed building. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in England.

The Church Tower and Bells

The church has a tall tower that was built around the year 1390. Inside this tower, you'll find five bells that are very old. They were made in 1711 by a famous bell-making family called the Bilbie family. There's also one newer bell from 1925, made by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry.

Inside the Church

When you go inside the church, you can see some amazing old features.

Ancient Font and Pulpit

There's a special baptismal font that dates back to the Norman times. It's shaped like a tub. The pulpit, where the priest gives sermons, is also very old, from about 1460.

Organ and Stained Glass

The church also has an organ called the Sweetland organ. It was built in 1893. In 1956, it was moved to its current spot. The beautiful stained glass window you can see was added more recently, in 1964.

Church Community

The Church of St Peter and St Paul is an Anglican church. It's part of the local church group in Bleadon, which is overseen by the archdeaconry of Bath.

See also

• List of Grade I listed buildings in North Somerset