Church of St Michael
CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1177574
- Date first listed:
- 25-Feb-1955
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St Michael
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1177574
- Date first listed:
- 25-Feb-1955
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St Michael
- Statutory Address 1:
- CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Somerset (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Pitminster
- National Grid Reference:
- ST 19906 18701
Details
PITMINSTER CP ST11NE ANGERSLEIGH 9/93 Church of St Michael 15.1.15 GV II* Parish church. Tower C14, rest C15 extensively restored c1855 when chapel added, chancel arch rebuilt, nave crenellated and church largely refenestrated, 1872 porch converted to vestry, early C20 refitted, 1960s reroofed. Roughcast over rubble, exposed plinth to tower and buttresses, slate roofs, coped verges. West tower now entrance, 3-bay nave, south porch now vestry, north chapel now organ bay, chancel. Crenellated 2-stage tower, diagonal buttresses to lower stage,string course with gargoyles, 2-light trefoil-headed bell-openings with wooden boards in imitation of Somerset tracery, string course, 3-light west window without cusping, moulded arched west doorway, C19 door, square stair turret reaching to upper stage, crenellated nave, 3-light windows under square hoodmoulds flanking single storey gabled porch, lancets on returns, 4-centered moulded arch doorway blocked with inserted upper section of 2-light window, 2-light windows under square hoodmoulds to north and south sides of chancel, 3-light east window, 2-light windows in nave flanking crenellated chapel, 3-light north window and 2-light on return. Interior: rendered, C19 chamfered chancel arch and chapel arch, C19 4-centred arch to vestry, plain C14 tower arch with original pointed, moulded, stair-turret doorway and west doorway. C19 roofs: chancel roof with ornate carved wall plate continued as end truss, C19 principal rafter roof to nave. The notable feature of the interior is the wealth of carved woodwork, mostly early C20 and executed by A E Eastwood of Leigh Court (qv) and members of the local woodworking class. Mr Eastwood who held the living and was Lord of the Manor died in 1949 aged 89. The panelled reredos were designed by Bligh Bond. Carved bench ends and fronts, carved pulpit and lectern, the latter incorporating old panelling as does the panelled dado in chancel. Mid C20 panelled dado to tower. Norman circular font with remains of cable moulding. Stained glass including east window of 1914 attributed to Arthur Tower. Small brass chandeliers donated 1914. The C19 alterations were mainly the work of the rector, the Rev Tucker who held the living, was Lord of the Manor and lived at Leigh Court. He died 1870. It is interesting to trace the close relationship between the lordship of the manor at Leigh Court and the living. (Photograph in NMR; Anon, St Michaels Church, Angersleigh, not dated).
Listing NGR: ST1990618701
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 271040
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
St Michaels Church Angersleigh Church Guide, ()
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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