Church of St Peter and St Paul, Odcombe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Peter and St Paul |
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| Location | Odcombe, Somerset, England |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St Peter and St Paul | |
| Designated | 19 April 1961 |
| Reference no. | 1241492 |
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The Church of St Peter and St Paul is an old church located in Odcombe, a village in Somerset, England. It was built a very long time ago, in the 1200s! This church is considered a special historic building, known as a Grade II* listed building, which means it's really important to protect.
History of the Church
The Church of St Peter and St Paul first started in the 1200s. It was later fixed up and improved in the 1400s.
Much later, in 1874, some parts called 'transepts' were added to the church. It also got another big makeover during the Victorian era, making it look much like it does today.
This church belongs to a group of churches called the Ham Hill benefice, which is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Church Design and Features
The church is built from a special local stone called Ham stone. It has roofs made of clay tiles. The building includes a main area called the nave and a smaller area near the altar called the chancel. It also has transepts (parts that stick out like arms), a vestry (a room for clergy), and a porch.
The church has a tall tower in the middle. This tower is supported by strong corner buttresses and has pointy tops called pinnacles. You can also see cool gargoyles decorating the tower. Inside the tower, there are six bells!
Most of the things you see inside the church today were added in the 1800s. However, the font, which is used for baptisms, is much older and made of purbeck stone.
There is a special memorial inside for a travel writer named Thomas Coryate. He lived in the village around the year 1600. You can even see a copy of a pair of his shoes!
Outside, on the front lawn, there is a headstone made of yellow Jaisalmer stone. This marks a memorial service for the poet Dom Moraes (1938-2004).
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Images for kids
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The Church of St Peter and St Paul in Odcombe.
