Church of St Katherine, Selwood

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

Church of St Katherine
LocationEast Woodlands, Selwood, Somerset, England
Coordinates51.1962°N 2.3022°W / 51.1962; -2.3022
Builtc. 1712
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name: Church of St Katherine
Designated11 March 1968[1]
Reference no.1175821
Location of Church of St Katherine in Somerset

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]

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References

  1. "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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