Church of St Peter and St Paul, Runnington

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Church of St Peter and St Paul
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Location Runnington, Langford Budville, Somerset, England
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Built 15th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name: Church of St Peter
Designated 25 January 1956[1]
Reference no. 1060352

The Anglican Church of St Peter and St Paul at Runnington in Langford Budville, Somerset, England was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The nave and tower of the church were built in the 15th century. Around 1840 the chancel was rebuilt and a new roof installed.[1]

The rood screen was removed when the organ was installed.[2]

The parish is part of the Wellington and district benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]

Architecture

The red sandstone building[4] has Hamstone dressing and a tiled roof. The three-stage tower, which was built in 1509, is supported by diagonal buttresses.[1] There are five bells.[5]

References

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