Church of St Peter and St Paul, Charlton Adam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Peter and St Paul |
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| Location | Charlton Adam, Charlton Mackrell, Somerset, England |
| Built | 15th century |
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Listed Building – Grade I
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| Designated | 17 April 1959 |
| Reference no. | 262830 |
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The Church of St Peter and St Paul is an old and beautiful church in Charlton Adam, England. Most of this church was built in the 1400s. It is so special that it's called a Grade I listed building. This means it's a very important historic place.
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A Look Back in Time
The church in Charlton Adam has been around for a long time. Between the years 1142 and 1166, a group called Bruton Abbey looked after it. The church was first named after just one saint, St Peter. Later, in the 1500s or 1600s, it was named after both St Peter and St Paul.
Church Makeover
In 1860, the church had some important repair work done. This is called restoration. During this time, a new curved ceiling was put in the main part of the church. Also, any old balconies were taken out.
The Church Bells
The church tower has five bells that can be rung together. The oldest bell was made around 1490 in Bristol. Other bells were made in 1714 and 1738 by the Bilbie family. The newest bell was made in London in 1832.
These bells hang on a wooden frame from the 1500s. This frame became old and rotten, so the bells could not be rung after 1916. But don't worry! The bell frame was fixed in 2005. Now the bells can ring again!
Inside the Church
When you go inside, you can see a special bowl called a font. This is where people are baptized. This font is very old, from the 1100s. The pulpit, which is a raised stand where sermons are given, is from the Jacobean period. This means it was made when King James I was ruling England.
There is also a beautiful glass screen on the balcony near the bells. This screen has pictures of St Peter and St Paul. It also shows different British plants.
The Church Community
The Church of St Peter and St Paul is part of a larger group of churches. This group includes churches in Somerton, Compton Dundon, and The Charltons. They all work together in the area of Ivelchester.
