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 in Evercreech, Somerset, England, is a very old and special building. It was built a long time ago in the 14th century. This church is considered a Grade I listed building, which means it's a really important historical site that needs to be protected.
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The Church Tower
The church has a tall tower with three main sections. This tower has strong supports called buttresses that go up to pointed tops called pinnacles. It also has a very tall bell-chamber, which is where the church bells are kept. This bell-chamber has two windows on each side, with a horizontal bar called a transom across them.
Tower Design and Height
The top of the tower has a special wall called an embattled parapet, which looks like the top of a castle wall. It has decorative holes shaped like four-leaf clovers, known as quatrefoils. There are also large pinnacles at each corner and smaller ones in between. The big window on the west side of the tower has beautiful stone patterns called tracery, which have been repaired over time. This tower is a specific type found in the East Mendip area and was finished around the year 1462. It stands very tall, reaching 94 feet (about 29 metres) to the top of its pinnacles!
World War I Memorial
On the north wall of the tower, there is a special wooden case with a glass door. Inside, you can find a "roll of honour." This is a list of people from the area who bravely served and lost their lives during World War I. It's a way to remember their sacrifice.
The Unusual Clock
The clock face on the tower has a very interesting mistake! Instead of showing the Roman numeral X for 10, it shows X1. Also, it has two XIIs for 12. This makes it quite unique and a fun detail to spot if you visit.
Past Vicar
In the year 1843, the vicar (the priest in charge of the church) was a man named Charles Napier. He was also known for being a cricketer!
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
