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Church of St Peter, Freshford

Coordinates: 51°20′24″N 2°18′12″W / 51.34000°N 2.30333°W / 51.34000; -2.30333
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Church of St Peter
LocationFreshford, Somerset, England
Coordinates51°20′24″N 2°18′12″W / 51.34000°N 2.30333°W / 51.34000; -2.30333
Built15th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated21 September 1960[1]
Reference no.1115302
Church of St Peter, Freshford is located in Somerset
Church of St Peter, Freshford
Location of Church of St Peter in Somerset

The Anglican Church of St Peter in Freshford within the English county of Somerset dates from the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1][2]

Parts of St Peter's Church, which is on the north side of the village, date back to the fifteenth century. The three stage tower, which is supported by diagonal buttresses, was added in 1514.[3] The church underwent Victorian restoration by Charles Edward Davis.[1]

The churchyard has a number of Georgian chest tombs, dating from the late 18th and early 19th century, four of which are listed in their own right.[4][5]

The parish is part of the benefice of Freshford with Limpley Stoke and Hinton Charterhouse within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[6]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Historic England. "Church of St Peter (1115302)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Church of St. Peter (1115302)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 November 2006.
  3. ^ Dunning, Robert (2007). Somerset Churches and Chapels: Building Repair and Restoration. Halsgrove. p. 41. ISBN 978-1841145921.
  4. ^ "Freshford and Sharpstone Conservation Area Character Appraisal" (PDF). Bath and North East Somerset Planning Services. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  5. ^ Historic England. "Group of 4 chest tombs to G.V. south and south-east of Parish Church of St Peter (1115303)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 February 2008.
  6. ^ "St Peter, Freshford". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 30 October 2015.