Church of St Edward, Church Lane, Chilton Polden - Somerset Council (UA)

Parish church of C15 origin, largely rebuilt in 1889. Rubble, slate roofs with coped verges and bellcote at west end. Chancel and nave, north aisle, north transept, north and south porches and vestry. Neo-Perpendicular with some Perpendicular features remaining. There is cracking to the vestry wall and the roof covering is failing. The church was awarded a Listed Places of Worship Roof Repairs Grant in 2016 but more repairs are required.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST EDWARD

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II

List Entry Number:

1060126

Local Planning Authority:

Somerset Council (UA)

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Edward

Street Name:

Church Lane

Unitary Authority:

Somerset Council (UA)

Parish:

Chilton Polden

Parliamentary Constituency:

Wells and Mendip Hills

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade II