St Peter's Church, Evercreech facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Peter |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Evercreech |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°08′46″N 2°30′10″W / 51.1462°N 2.5027°W |
| Completed | 14th century |
| Height | 94 feet (29 metres) |
The Church of St Peter is an old church in Evercreech, a village in Somerset, England. It was built a long time ago, in the 14th century. This means it's over 600 years old!
The church is special because it's a Grade I listed building. This is the highest level of protection for historic buildings in England. It means the church is very important and needs to be kept safe for future generations.
The Church Tower
The tower of St Peter's Church is very tall and impressive. It has three main parts, one on top of the other. The sides of the tower have strong supports called buttresses that go up to pointed tops called pinnacles.
Near the top, there's a bell-chamber where the church bells are. This part has tall windows on all sides. The very top of the tower has a decorative wall with a pattern of four-leaf shapes. There are also big pinnacles at each corner and smaller ones in between.
The tower has a large window on its west side. This window has beautiful stone patterns, called tracery, which have been repaired over time. This type of tower is common in the East Mendip area. It was finished around the year 1462. The tower stands 94 feet (about 29 metres) high, including its pinnacles.
A Special Memorial
On the north wall of the tower, there is a special memorial. It's a "roll of honour" that remembers the people from the village who lost their lives in World War I. This list is kept safe inside a wooden case with a glass door. The case has a triangular top and a small plaque below it.
The Unusual Clock
The church clock face has a very interesting mistake! If you look closely, you'll see that the number 10 (which should be 'X' in Roman numerals) is missing. Instead, it has 'XI' (11) and two 'XII' (12) marks. It's a unique detail that makes the church even more special.
See also
- List of Grade I listed buildings in Mendip
- List of towers in Somerset
