Henton church was designed by architect Benjamin Ferrey, a former pupil of Augustus Pugin, in 1844 with a seating capacity of 306 ‘free’ seats. Funds were raised from local donations, subscriptions, a proportionate grant from the Incorporated Church Building Society & a donation of 25 shillings from dowager Queen Adelaide. A Mr. Knight of Wells was appointed contractor and the church was completed and consecrated in October 1847 at a cost of £1200. Further landmarks: 1864/5: Organ installed – funded by subscription 1973: New pulpit stonework & new communion table added 1881: Henton technically became a parish 1897: First heating apparatus installed 1905: East window commissioned and installed 1920: The memorial window added to commemorate those who died in WW1 1929: First electric light installed 1986: Repairs to roof, bell tower and redecoration funded by local donation 1987: Received Grade II listing
