St Peter's Church, Huish Champflower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Peter |
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| Town or city | Huish Champflower |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°03′15″N 3°21′29″W / 51.0543°N 3.3580°W |
| Completed | 15th century |
The Church of St Peter is a very old church located in Huish Champflower, a small village in Somerset, England. This historic building was mostly built in the 15th century, which means it dates back to the 1400s! A part of the church, called the north aisle, was added a bit later in 1534. Because it's so old and important, English Heritage has given it a special status as a Grade I listed building. This means it's considered a building of exceptional interest.
Before the current Church of St Peter was built, there was an even older church on the same spot. This first church was built in the Norman style, which was popular many centuries ago. However, none of that original Norman building remains today.
History of the Church
The Church of St Peter has seen many changes over hundreds of years.
Building Changes Over Time
The arch inside the church tower was built in 1703. Later, between 1875 and 1880, the church had a big makeover. This was part of a common trend called Victorian restoration, where old churches were repaired and updated. During this time, the chancel arch, which is an arch leading to the main altar area, was rebuilt.
Church Bells and Features
The church has a tall tower that holds five bells. One of these bells is very old, made in 1790 by a famous bell-making family called the Bilbie family from Cullompton.
Inside the church, you can also find beautiful stained glass windows. Some people believe this glass might have come from a special window called a Jesse window that was once in Barlynch Priory, a historic religious house near Dulverton. There is also a lectern from the 15th century, which is a stand used for reading during services.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in West Somerset
- List of Somerset towers
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
