Church of St Katherine, Selwood

Church of St Katherine
Location East Woodlands, Selwood, Somerset, England
Coordinates 51°11′46″N 2°18′08″W / 51.1962°N 2.3022°W / 51.1962; -2.3022Coordinates: 51°11′46″N 2°18′08″W / 51.1962°N 2.3022°W / 51.1962; -2.3022
Built c. 1712
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name: Church of St Katherine
Designated 11 March 1968[1]
Reference no. 1175821
Location of Church of St Katherine in Somerset

The Anglican Church of St Katherine in East Woodlands, Selwood, Somerset, England was built around 1712. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The tower was built around 1712 but the rest of the building was replaced in 1880 to designs by John Loughborough Pearson in the English Gothic style.[1]

The construction of the church was funded by the Longleat estate.[2]

The parish and benefice is within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]

Architecture

The stone church consists of a two-bay nave and chancel, with north and south aisles, and a south porch. The tower has pilaster surmounted by pinnacles.[1]

Inside the church is a 15th-century font.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Church of St. Katherine". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  2. "St. Katharine's Church". East Woodlands. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  3. "St Katharine". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
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