Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet
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Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet — church in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale · 2.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Peter and St Paul is located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, with the postcode BA4 5EE. The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, which is 2.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1910°, -2.5457°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Peter and St Paul in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, dates from the 12th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. There is evidence of a church on the site from before the Norman Conquest of 1066, and the font may date from that time. The only other remains are the walls around the chancel arch. The current building is largely from the 15th century, with further rebuilding in 1836 to 1837 when the original chapels, aisles and transepts were demolished in order to enlarge them. The timber roof includes 350 panels of different designs and 36 carved angels along the sides, which was described by Nikolaus Pevsner as "the finest 15th-century carved oak wagon-roof in England". The stone pulpit dates from around 1550 and has six carved panels.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Peter and St Paul in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, dates from the 12th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. There is evidence of a church on the site from before the Norman Conquest of 1066, and the font may date from that time. The only other remains are the walls around the chancel arch. The current building is largely from the 15th century, with further rebuilding in 1836 to 1837 when the original chapels, aisles and transepts were demolished in order to enlarge them. The timber roof includes 350 panels of different designs and 36 carved angels along the sides, which was described by Nikolaus Pevsner as "the finest 15th-century carved oak wagon-roof in England". The stone pulpit dates from around 1550 and has six carved panels. The four stage tower was built around 1423, with four pinnacles, a lozenge parapet, triple window arrangement and stair turret. It was originally intended to have a spire but this was never built. The Millennium Window (2000 AD) was designed, constructed and installed by local stained glass artist John Yeo.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1910, -2.5457
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Shepton Mallet
- Postcode
- BA4 5EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117712 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Peter and Paul shepton mallet 11-07-03.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA4 5EE), in the parish of Shepton Mallet.
- What is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet — church in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA4 5EE.
- When was Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet a listed building?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA4 5EE.