St Peter's Church, West Huntspill facts for kids
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Huntspill |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°12′15″N 2°59′48″W / 51.2042°N 2.9966°W |
| Completed | c. 1400 |
The Church of St Peter is a historic church located in Huntspill, Somerset, England. It is a very old building, first established way back in 1208. The church was largely rebuilt around the year 1400 and then made even bigger in the early to mid-1400s. It is considered a Grade I listed building, which means it is a very important historical site.
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History of the Church
The Christian community in Huntspill has a long history. Before the Norman Conquest (which happened in 1066), the land where the church stands was given to Glastonbury Abbey by King Offa of Mercia. Later, in the 1200s, the church was given to Tickford Priory. However, it was eventually taken over by the Bishop of Wells.
Since the 1700s, Balliol College, Oxford has been in charge of the church. The church's original name was All Saints. Around 1872, its name changed to St Peter. Then, in the 1950s, it became known as St Peter and All Hallows.
What the Church Looks Like
The church has a main area called a nave and a chancel, which is the part of the church where the altar is. It also has a tall, four-story tower on its west side. This tower holds six bells. These bells were put in place in 1879. They replaced five older bells, the oldest of which was made in 1693.
Fire and Restoration
In 1878, a big fire badly damaged the church. The inside of the church and its roof were completely destroyed. Only the stone walls were left standing. After the fire, the church underwent a major rebuilding and repair project. This work, known as a Victorian restoration, took place between 1878 and 1880.
More recently, in 2011, there were plans to add glass to the Lady Chapel and the north door. However, this work was delayed because the company doing the repairs faced financial problems.
Church Community
The Church of St Peter is part of a larger church area called a benefice. This benefice includes Huntspill and East Huntspill. It is also part of the Axbridge deanery, which is a group of churches in the area.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Sedgemoor
- List of Somerset towers
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
