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Church of St Peter, Lydford-on-Fosse

Coordinates: 51°05′05″N 2°37′22″W / 51.0846°N 2.6229°W / 51.0846; -2.6229
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Church of St Peter
LocationLydford-on-Fosse, Somerset, England
Coordinates51°05′05″N 2°37′22″W / 51.0846°N 2.6229°W / 51.0846; -2.6229
Built1846
ArchitectBenjamin Ferrey
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of St Peter
Designated17 October 1985[1]
Reference no.1175052
Church of St Peter, Lydford-on-Fosse is located in Somerset
Church of St Peter, Lydford-on-Fosse
Location of Church of St Peter in Somerset

The Church of St Peter in Lydford-on-Fosse, Somerset, England was built in 1846. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

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The church was built in 1846, by Benjamin Ferrey, on the site of an earlier church.[1] The previous medieval church, next to the River Brue had been flooded and was in disrepair.[2]

The parish is part of the Wheathill Priory Group of parishes making up the benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]

Architecture

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The stone building has Doulting stone dressings and a tile roof. It consists of a nave, chancel and north aisle. The west tower is supported by set-back buttresses.[1] The tower contains a peal of six bells.[4]

The interior of the church includes a 15th century font. Some of the memorial tablets are by Reeves of Bath. Some of the stained glass is by William Wailes.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Church of St. Peter". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Parishes: East Lydford. A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 3". British History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  3. ^ "St Peter". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Lydford on Fosse". Wheathill Benefice. Retrieved 31 December 2017.