[3] By the middle of the 19th century, the church had become dilapidated and was considered too small to adequately serve the local congregation.

After a period of deliberation, Sir Alexander Fuller-Acland-Hood favoured building a new church rather than restoring the existing one,[4] and plans were drawn up by John Norton of London.

Despite its temporary nature, the church, now dedicated to St Peter's, remains as an active place of worship and Grade II listed building.

Designed in the Early Decorated style and able to accommodate 250 persons, the church is made up of a four-bay nave, north and south aisles, chancel, north chapel (used as an organ chamber and vestry), north-west tower (with baptistry underneath) and south porch.

Many of them, including the pews, pulpit, reading desk, reredos and stalls in the chancel, were carved by Mr. Davis of Taunton.

He wrote several hymns and a number of popular religious works including The Harvest of a Quiet Eye: leisure thoughts for busy lives (1867).