Church of St George, Whatley
Church in Mendip, UK
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The Anglican Church of St George in Whatley, within the English county of Somerset, dates from the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Church of St George | |
|---|---|
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  Location within Somerset | |
| 51°13′37″N 2°22′56″W | |
| Location | Whatley, Somerset, England |
| History | |
| Built | 14th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Designated | 11 March 1968[1] |
| Reference no. | 1058258 |
Parts of the church survive from the 14th century, however extensive restoration was undertaken in 1859 and 1870. The three stage tower is supported by diagonal buttresses.[1] Within the tower are a peel of six bells.[2]
There is a Sarsen stone in the church which may have pagan origins.[3]
The parish is part of the benefice of Mells with Buckland Dinham, Chantry, Great Elm and Whatley within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]
