Chapel of St Leonard, Tivington

Coordinates: 51°11′41″N 3°31′41″W / 51.1946°N 3.5281°W / 51.1946; -3.5281
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Chapel of St Leonard
Tivington, Somerset, England
Coordinates51°11′41″N 3°31′41″W / 51.1946°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
Chapel of St Leonard, Tivington is located in Somerset
Chapel of St Leonard, Tivington
Location of Chapel of St Leonard in Somerset

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]

History

The chapel was built in the 14th century. After the

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

Architecture

The seven

thatched roof. The interior furniture including the reading desk and pews
were brought in from other local churches.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "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.