Church of St Peter and St Paul, Charlton Horethorne
Anglican church in Somerset, England
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The Anglican Church of St Peter and St Paul in Charlton Horethorne, Somerset, England was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
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| Church of St Peter and St Paul | |
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| Location | Charlton Horethorne, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 51.0061°N 2.4785°W |
| Built | 12th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St Peter and St Paul |
| Designated | 24 March 1961[1] |
| Reference no. | 1056366 |
  Location of Church of St Peter and St Paul in Somerset | |
History
The church was built in the 12th century but has been changed in subsequent years, including a Victorian restoration in the 19th century.[1] The 19th century restoration included the installation of the organ and erection of a lych gate in the churchyard.[2]
The parish is part of the benefice of Milborne Port and Charlton Horethorne with Goathill, Milborne Wick and Stowell within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3][4]
Architecture
The stone building has stone slate roofs. It consists of a three-bay nave and two-bay chancel with north and south aisles and a south porch. The two-stage west tower is supported by corner buttresses.[1] The tower has a peal of eight bells the oldest of which were cast around 1350.[5]
Much of the interior fittings are from the 18th and 19th centuries but it does include some fragments of stained glass from around 1450. A 4th century Romano-British altar was found in the churchyard and is now in the church.[1]
