Church of St Mary Magdalene, Sparkford

The Anglican Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sparkford, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Church of St Mary Magdalene
LocationSparkford, Somerset, England
Coordinates51.0290°N 2.5589°W / 51.0290; -2.5589
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name: Church of St Mary Magdalene
Designated24 March 1961[1]
Reference no.1243352
Location of Church of St Mary Magdalene in Somerset

History

The church was built in the 14th century. In 1824 the church was restored and the nave rebuilt.[1]

The parish is part of the Cam Vale benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[2][3]

Architecture

The stone building has hamstone dressings and slate roofs. It consists of a three-bay nave and a two-bay chancel with a small chapel and organ to the south. The three-stage tower has an embattled parapet and is supported by corner buttresses.[1]

Most of the interior fittings are from the 19th century, but it does have a 17th-century altar table and pulpit.[1] There are also unusual cast iron benchends.[4]

See also

References

  1. "Church of St Mary Magdalene". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  2. "St Mary Magdalene". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  3. "St Mary Magdalene, Sparkford". Cam Vale Benefice. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  4. "Sparkford St Mary Magdalene". Dawson Heritage. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
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