Chapel of St Leonard, Tivington

The Anglican Chapel of St Leonard in Tivington, Somerset, England was built in the mid 14th century as a chapel of ease. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Chapel of St Leonard
LocationTivington, Somerset, England
Coordinates51.1946°N 3.5281°W / 51.1946; -3.5281
BuiltMid 14th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChapel of St Leonard
Designated22 May 1969[1]
Reference no.1345394
Location of Chapel of St Leonard in Somerset

History

The chapel was built in the 14th century. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries it was secularised and a fireplace installed at the east end.[1] That part of the building is now the cottage "Dunkery View" which is owned by the National Trust.[2] The chapel was restored in 1896 and was reconsecrated in 1940, having previously been used as a school.[3] The restoration work was funded by the Acland baronets who were the local Lords of the manor. The bell above the entrance door is believed to have come from their yacht Lady of St Kilda[1]

The chapel is within the parish of Selworthy which is part of the Porlock and Porlock Weir with Stoke Pero, Selworthy and Luccombe benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]

Architecture

The seven bay building is of red sandstone with a thatched roof. The interior furniture including the reading desk and pews were brought in from other local churches.

References
  1. "Chapel of St Leonard". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  2. "Dunkery View". National Trust. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  3. "MSO12157 - St Leonard's Chapel, Tivington". Exmoor Historic Environment Record. Exmoor National Park. Archived from the original on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  4. "St Leonard, Tivington, Selworthy". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
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