Church of St Hugh, Durleigh

The Church of St Hugh at Durleigh in the English county of Somerset was built in the 11th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Church of St Hugh
LocationXXXX, Somerset, England
Coordinates51°07′12″N 3°02′15″W / 51.1199°N 3.0375°W / 51.1199; -3.0375 -->
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameDurleigh Church
Designated29 March 1963[1]
Reference no.1177147
Church of St Hugh, Durleigh is located in Somerset
Church of St Hugh, Durleigh
Location of Church of St Hugh in Somerset

History

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The building was first constructed in the 11th century and then revised and restored in the 14th and 15th centuries. It underwent Victorian restoration in the late 19th century.[1]

The parish is part of the benefice of Bridgwater Holy Trinity and Durleigh Saint Hugh within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[2]

Architecture

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The stone church consists of a two-bay nave and a chancel. The two-stage tower dates from the 14th century.[1] The tower has four bells.[3]

Inside the church is a 15th century octagonal font.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Durleigh Church". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  2. ^ "St Hugh, Durleigh". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  3. ^ A P Baggs and M C Siraut, 'Durleigh: Church', in A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 6, andersfield, Cannington, and North Petherton Hundreds (Bridgwater and Neighbouring Parishes), ed. R W Dunning and C R Elrington (London, 1992), pp. 34-35. British History Online http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/som/vol6/pp34-35 [accessed 1 May 2017].