Church of St John the Baptist, Church Lane, Chilcompton - Somerset Council (UA)

Parish church dating from the C15 much rebuilt in the C19. The nave north parapet has been secured, and there was a significant problem in the eastward parts of the building which had severe frost damage to limestone copings and string courses and further problems with poor walling stone and pointing. A Listed Places of Worship Roof Repairs Grant awarded in 2015 enabled most work to be completed. Some very significant boundary wall repairs are still required and as of 2022 works are being proposed to address the issue.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1345096

Local Planning Authority:

Somerset Council (UA)

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St John the Baptist

Street Name:

Church Lane

Unitary Authority:

Somerset Council (UA)

Parish:

Chilcompton

Parliamentary Constituency:

Frome and East Somerset

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

D - Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

D

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade II*