Church of St Mary, Laverton
Church in Somerset, England
51°16′33″N 2°19′10″W / 51.2757°N 2.3194°W / 51.2757; -2.3194
Listed Building – Grade II*
Location of Church of St Mary in Somerset
The Anglican Church of St Mary in Laverton, Lullington, Somerset, England was built in the 11th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
History
The church was built in the 11th century and restored in the 15th and 19th centuries.[1] Surviving parts of the Norman structure include the entrance arch and pillars.[2]
The parish is part of the Hardington Vale benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3][4]
Architecture
The stone building has a slate and tile roof. It consists of a nave and chancel each of one bay. The west tower is supported by diagonal buttresses.[1] The tower used to house three bells but only one remains.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Church of St. Mary". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ a b "History". Hardington Vale. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ "Blessed Virgin Mary". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ "Laverton - St Marys". Hardington Vlae. Retrieved 16 December 2017.