Church of St Peter, North Newton
Church in Somerset, England
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The Anglican Church of St Peter in North Newton within the English county of Somerset has a tower believed to date from Saxon times. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Church of St Peter | |
|---|---|
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  Location within Somerset | |
| 51.0753°N 2.9990°W | |
| Location | North Newton, Somerset, England |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Church of St. Peter |
| Designated | 29 March 1963[1] |
| Reference no. | 1058917 |
History
In 1186 the chapel at North Newton was granted to Buckland Priory by William of Erleigh.[2]
The two-stage tower believed to date from Saxon times but was altered in 1635. The rest of the church was rebuilt in 1885.[1]
The parish is now part of the Alfred Jewel benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3] It was separated from North Petherton in 1880.[4]
