St Peter's Church, Langford Budville facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St. Peter |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Langford Budville |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 50°59′56″N 3°16′01″W / 50.9988°N 3.2669°W |
| Completed | 15th century |
The Church of St. Peter is a very old church located in Langford Budville, Somerset, England. It was built way back in the 15th century, which means it's over 500 years old! Because it's so important and historic, it's been given a special status as a Grade I listed building. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in England.
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About the Church of St. Peter
The Church of St. Peter is made from red sandstone. It's big enough to hold about 150 people inside. A part of the church called the north aisle was added in 1866. This was done to make space for more people coming from a nearby place called Binden House.
Building Over Time
The church has grown and changed over many years. The tall tower was added in 1509. Soon after that, the south aisle was built. The church also had some big updates in 1846 to make it look better. Later, in 1873, a vestry (a room for the priest) and an organ chamber (where the church organ is kept) were added.
Bells and Repairs
The church tower holds five bells. These bells were taken down and put back up in the 1990s as part of a big repair project. During this time, the church roof was also fixed, and the old stone walls were repaired. Inside the church, there is a special brass plaque. It is a War Memorial, remembering people from the area who served in wars.
Church Connections
For a long time, until 1863, Langford Budville was a "chapelry" of Milverton. This means it was like a smaller church connected to the main church in Milverton. In 1930, another nearby place called Runnington joined with Langford Budville's church area. Today, the church is part of the Wellington and district "benefice." This is a group of churches that work together in the local area.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Taunton Deane
- List of Somerset towers
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
