St John
Skilgate
Somerset
Tower probably C14, tower arch and body of church rebuilt 1872, possibly incorporating some original masonry, architect unknown, builders How of Brompton Regis, choir stalls added and chancel floor relaid 1933, minor restoration 1972 when electricity installed.
Architectural Features
Random rubble local stone, flat bedded in tower, Ham stone dressings, slate roofs, coped verges, decorative ridge tiles.
south front gabled single storey porch, moulded arch opening, detached piece of unidentified medieval stonework in porch, moulded arched inner doorway with square hole cut in left jamb, raised and fielded panel door, 3-light window to right, gabled top to stepped buttress at junction with chancel, two 2-light windows south front of chancel, 3-light east window, chamfered arched doorway to vestry, 2 lancets on north front, two 2-light windows to north aisle, 2-light window west end.
C19 fittings including brass lectern with sconces, possibly by Bardman of Birmingham.