Church of St Mary Magdalene, Withiel Florey

The Anglican Church of St Mary Magdalene in Withiel Florey, Somerset, England was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Church of St Mary Magdalene
LocationWithiel Florey, Somerset, England
Coordinates51.0899°N 3.448°W / 51.0899; -3.448
Built12th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of St Mary Magdalene
Designated6 April 1959[1]
Reference no.1057984
Location of Church of St Mary Magdalene in Somerset

History

Parts of the church date back to the 12th century.[1] In 1110 it was the property of Taunton Priory.[2] In the 15th century the nave was extended and the tower and porch added. In 1848 a Victorian restoration was carried out and the vestry added.[1]

In 1959 proposals were made to demolish the church. These were defeated and further restoration undertaken.[2]

The parish is part of the Dulverton with Brushford, Brompton Regis, Upton, Skilgate and Withiel Florey benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]

Architecture

The stone building has red sandstone dressings and a slate roof. It consists of a two-bay nave, two-bay chancel with two-storey vestry and a south porch.[1] The aisle is 62 feet (19 m) long and 14 feet (4.3 m) wide.[4]

The two-stage tower is supported by diagonal buttresses.[1]

Inside the church is a Norman font. Most of the other fitting including the pulpit, harmonium and wrought iron altar rails are from the Victorian era.[1]

References
  1. "Church of St Mary Magdalene". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  2. Allen, N. V. (1974). Churches and Chapels of Exmoor. Exmoor Press. ISBN 978-0900131165.
  3. "St Mary Magdalene, Withiel Florey". A Church Near You. Church of England. p. 89. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  4. "MSO8849 - St Mary Magdalene's Church and Churchyard, Withiel Florey". Exmoor Historic Environment Record. Exmoor National Park. Archived from the original on 7 October 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
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