The Anglican Church of St Mary in Laverton, Lullington, Somerset, England was built in the 11th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

History

The church was built in the 11th century and restored in the 15th and 19th centuries. Surviving parts of the

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structure include the entrance arch and pillars. The parish is part of the Hardington Vale

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within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.

Architecture

The stone building has a slate and tile roof. It consists of a nave and chancel each of one

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. The west tower is supported by diagonal buttresses. The tower used to house three bells but only one remains.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Laverton, Church of Saint Mary 11th-century church buildings in England Church of England church buildings in Mendip District Grade II* listed buildings in Mendip District Grade II* listed churches in Somerset