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Church of St Hugh, Durleigh

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The Church of St Hugh at Durleigh in the English county of Somerset was built in the 11th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

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Church of St Hugh, Durleigh is located in Somerset
Church of St Hugh, Durleigh
Location within Somerset
51.1199°N 3.0375°W / 51.1199; -3.0375 -->
LocationXXXX, Somerset, England
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name
Durleigh Church
Designated29 March 1963[1]
Reference no.1177147
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History

The building was first constructed in the 11th century and then revised and restored in the 14th and 15th centuries. It underwent Victorian restoration in the late 19th century.[1]

The parish is part of the benefice of Bridgwater Holy Trinity and Durleigh Saint Hugh within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[2]

Architecture

The stone church consists of a two-bay nave and a chancel. The two-stage tower dates from the 14th century.[1] The tower has six bells.[3]

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

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