Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Lovington
Church in Somerset, England
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The Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Lovington, Somerset, England, was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Church of St Thomas of Canterbury | |
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  Location within Somerset | |
| 51.0754°N 2.5771°W | |
| Location | Lovington, Somerset, England |
| History | |
| Built | 13th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Church of St Thomas of Canterbury |
| Designated | 24 March 1961[1] |
| Reference no. | 1056528 |
History
The church was built in the 13th century and underwent Victorian restoration in 1861.[1]
The parish is part of the Six Pilgrims benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[2]
Architecture
The stone building has Doulting stone dressings and slate or clay tile roofs. It consists of a three-bay nave, two-bay chancel and north aisle. The three-stage tower is supported by corner buttresses.[1] There are three bells in the tower dating from the 15th and 17th centuries.[3]
The majority of fittings in the church are from the 19th century but it does have door arches, a piscina and ambry surviving from the original building.[1][4]
In the churchyard is an early 17th century chest tomb to the Danyell family.[5]
