The Anglican Church of St Mary in Wambrook, Somerset, England, was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1] It has some innovative bell ringers who practice the 'clashing' technique of bell ringing.[2] This is where all bells are chimed at roughly the same time instead of in a pattern. This is particularly difficult as the tempo has to be maintained as random.
| Church of St Mary | |
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| Location | Wambrook, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 50°51′52″N 3°00′17″W / 50.8645°N 3.0047°W |
| Built | 13th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St Mary |
| Designated | 4 February 1958[1] |
| Reference no. | 1249439 |
  Location of Church of St Mary in Somerset | |
History
editThe 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.[3][4] 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.[5] Previously, the parish was part of the Diocese of Salisbury.[4]
Architecture
editThe 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.[6]
Inside, the church has a 13th-century font.[1] Also, there is a west gallery held up by cast-iron columns.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Historic England. "Church of St Mary (1249439)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ "Methods". CCCBR. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "History". Wambrook Parish Church. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "The Blessed Virgin Mary". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ "The Bells and Bellringers". Wambrook Parish Church. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ 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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