St Michael's Church, Buckland Dinham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Michael |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Buckland Dinham |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°15′36″N 2°21′09″W / 51.2600°N 2.3525°W |
| Construction started | 1200 |
| Completed | 1480 |
The Church of St Michael is a very old and important church. It is located in Buckland Dinham, a village in Somerset, England. This church is special because it has been named a Grade I listed building. This means it is a building of great historical interest.
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About the Church of St Michael
The Church of St Michael has a long history. Parts of the church, like the main area (called the nave), the special area near the altar (the chancel), and a small south chapel, were built around the year 1200. Imagine, that's over 800 years ago!
A Look Inside
Over the centuries, more parts were added to the church. In 1325, a north chapel was built. Later, in 1480, another chapel was added to the north of the chancel. The tall tower at the west end of the church was also built around 1480. The church was later repaired and updated in the late 1800s.
The Church Bells
The church tower holds six bells. These bells are very old. They were not rung for many years, from the 1950s until the 1990s. Then, a special project began to fix them. During this restoration, an extra bell was brought from St Paul's Church, Bristol to join the others. Now, the bells can ring out again.
The Church Community
The Church of St Michael is part of a larger group of churches. This group is called a "benefice." It includes churches in Mells, Buckland Dinham, Elm, Whatley, and Chantry. These churches work together. They are all part of the Wells area, which is overseen by a church leader called an archdeacon.
See also
- List of Grade I listed buildings in Mendip
- List of towers in Somerset
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
