Church of St Peter and St Paul, Charlton Horethorne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Peter and St Paul |
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| Location | Charlton Horethorne, Somerset, England |
| Built | 12th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St Peter and St Paul | |
| Designated | 24 March 1961 |
| Reference no. | 1056366 |
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The Anglican Church of St Peter and St Paul is a very old church in Charlton Horethorne, Somerset, England. It was built way back in the 12th century, which means it's over 800 years old! This church is so important that it's officially recognized as a Grade II* listed building. This special listing helps protect it for the future.
A Look Back in Time
The Church of St Peter and St Paul was first built in the 1100s. Over the centuries, people have made changes and added new parts to it. A big renovation happened in the 1800s, during the Victorian era. This is called a "Victorian restoration."
During this restoration, an organ was put into the church. A special gate called a lych gate was also built in the churchyard. A lych gate is a roofed gateway at the entrance to a churchyard. It was traditionally used to shelter a coffin before a burial service.
What the Church Looks Like
The church is made of stone and has roofs covered with stone slates. Inside, it has a main open area called a nave. This is where the churchgoers sit. There's also a chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar.
On the sides of the nave, you'll find aisles. These are like walkways. There's also a porch on the south side. The church has a tall, two-story tower at its western end. This tower is supported by strong walls called buttresses, which help hold it up.
Inside the tower, there are eight bells. The oldest of these bells were made around the year 1350! Imagine how many times they have rung over the centuries.
Many of the things you see inside the church, like the furniture, are from the 1700s and 1800s. But there are also some small pieces of beautiful stained glass that are much older, from around 1450.
Something very interesting was found in the churchyard: a Roman altar from the 4th century! This means it's about 1,700 years old. This ancient altar is now kept inside the church.
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
