Church of St Mary, Wambrook

The Anglican Church of St Mary in Wambrook, Somerset, England was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Church of St Mary
LocationWambrook, Somerset, England
Coordinates50.8645°N 3.0047°W / 50.8645; -3.0047
Built13th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of St Mary
Designated4 February 1958[1]
Reference no.1249439
Location of Church of St Mary in Somerset

History

The church was built in the 13th century and has been altered many times since. In the 15th century the nave was rebuilt. Much later, in 1812, most of the chancel was reconstructed.[1] A further Restoration was carried out in 1892.[2][3] In 1963 the old south porch was transformed into a chapel.[1]

The parish is part of the benefice of Chard St. Mary along with Combe St Nicholas and Wambrook. This benefice is within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4] Previously, the parish was part of the Diocese of Salisbury.[3]

Architecture

The stone building has hamstone dressings and a slate roof. It has a three-bay nave and chancel. The three-stage tower is supported by setback buttresses.[1] The tower contains a peal of five bells.[5]

Inside, the church has a 13th-century font.[1] Also, there is a west gallery held up by cast-iron columns.[1]

The churchyard contains a set of 17th-century stocks.[6]

See also

References
  1. Historic England. "Church of St Mary (1249439)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  2. "History". Wambrook Parish Church. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  3. Baggs, A.P.; Bush, R.J.E. "Parishes: Wambrook Pages 222-231 A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 4". British History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  4. "The Blessed Virgin Mary". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  5. "The Bells and Bellringers". Wambrook Parish Church. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  6. Historic England. "Stocks set against north wall of tower, Church of St Mary (1249510)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
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