Church of Saint John the Baptist, South Brewham
The Anglican Church of Saint John the Baptist in South Brewham, within the English county of Somerset, has 13th-century origins, however the current building is largely from the late 19th century.[2] It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Church of Saint John the Baptist | |
|---|---|
 Tower of St John's Church, South Brewham | |
| Location | South Brewham, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 51°07′26″N 2°24′07″W |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Designated | 24 March 1961[1] |
| Reference no. | 1056463 |
  Location of Church of Saint John the Baptist in Somerset | |
The church has a 5-bay nave, 4-bay north aisle and 2-bay chancel. The oldest surviving part of the church is the two-stage southwest tower and the arch beneath it, which were built in the 13th century.[1] There are two fonts, one from the 14th century and the other from the 19th.[3]
The cross in the churchyard, 15 yards southeast of the church door, has a rectangular base supporting an octagonal shaft from which the head is missing. It is a scheduled monument.[4] Part of the surrounding churchyard is managed as a wildlife site under the Living Churchyard project.[5]
The parish is part of the Bruton and District Team Ministry within the archdeaconry of Wells.[6]
References
- Historic England. "Church of St John the Baptist (1056463)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
- "Church of Saint John the Baptist". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- Baggs, P.; Siraut, M.C. "Brewham". British History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- Historic England. "Cross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist 15 m south east of the church door (1018924)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- Vallins, John (3 October 2011). "Country diary: South Brewham, Somerset". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- "St John the Baptist, Brewham". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 23 December 2014.