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take a closer look Somerset’s historic churches are among the most beautiful in the country. Many stand in pretty villages or quiet rural locations, the perfect picture of all things English.

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But look closer and you’ll see that Somerset churches have their own distinct character. There are churches of legend, those with features that rival grand cathedrals’ and some so seemingly untouched by time it’s as if they have been sleeping under a spell. The historic churches of Somerset are waiting to be discovered. All the churches in this leaflet have been saved by The Churches Conservation Trust. The Trust is a charity that cares for more than 340 churches in . This is one of 18 leaflets that highlight their history and treasures. spellbinding For more information on the other guides in this series, as well as interactive maps and downloadable information, visitors of all ages are enchanted by see visitchurches.org.uk ‘Rip Van Winkle’s St James’, Cameley 1 3 Cameley, , St James All Saints Somerset’s ‘Hunky Punks’ and the best ‘Sleeping Beauty’ in Somerset This beautiful hillside landmark, with an impressive All Saints, built mainly in the 15th and 16th centuries, stands 15th-century tower made of red sandstone, assaults the on a hill near the , overlooking the remains of senses. The nave walls lean slightly outwards, the flagstone a Benedictine abbey. Its bold, pinnacled west tower, covered floor slopes gently downhill. The fabulous wall paintings are with gargoyles known locally as ‘Hunky Punks’, is a local from the 12th to the 17th centuries. Poet John Betjeman landmark. However, the church’s special treasure is its east described St James’ as ‘Rip Van Winkle’s Church’ – asleep for window, containing the largest collection of Medieval stained centuries and virtually untouched. glass in Somerset. The saints are shown in gloriously coloured robes with both animated and serene expressions. Cameley, Temple Cloud, BS39 5AH 10m NE of Wells off A37 The Hill, Langport TA10 9PU Nearest railway station: (7.6 miles) 14m E of and 4m NE of Somerton off A378 Open daily from mid-April Nearest railway station: (9.5 miles) Keyholder nearby visitchurches.org.uk/daysout

2 Hardington 4 Bampfylde, St Mary Ottersey,

A lovely unspoiled with us Spend a day St Mary the Virgin Georgian interior A legend of love for a hilltop jewel This peaceful church in a working farmyard has beautiful Georgian furnishings and a wonderfully preserved Norman This beautiful hillside landmark made of golden Ham stone tower. Yet the tranquil atmosphere hides a tragic history: is an atmospheric gem. It stands close to an old water source, the church and village became almost extinct during the one of Somerset’s many holy – or healing – wells. St Mary’s Black Death of 1348. The Bampfylde family restored village is tied to its sister church in the village, St Mary Magdalene, fortunes in the 15th century, and inside the church you can with an old legend of two sisters who both fell in love with a see Bampfylde memorials – as well as delightful box pews, vicar, each building a church for him. Highlights of the interior pulpit and altar rails. include a Norman font and wonderful tombs and monuments.

Pillar Lane, Hardington, BA11 2RE Owl Street Lane, Stocklinch Ottersey, TA19 9JN 3m NW of Frome off A362 2m NE of Ilminster off B3168 Nearest railway station: Frome (4 miles) Nearest railway station: (6.5 miles) Open daily Open daily Holcombe, St Andrew Old Church 9 More churches to enjoy Reached down a farm track and across fields, this Norman Each CCT church has been saved because it is special. church is set against tall trees with the great Abbey We can’t do justice to them all in one leaflet, so visit our website of Downside towering beyond. Inside the church discover for more information on those only briefly described here. a treasure trove of Georgian furnishings. Holcombe, Radstock BA3 5ES 17m NE of Wells and 2m SE of off A367 Brockley, St Nicholas 5 A Medieval church with a graceful 15th-century tower Keyholder nearby and a pirate’s gravestone in the churchyard. Inside, there are several memorials to the Pigott family – their pew even Northover, St Andrew 10 has a fireplace. A simple Medieval church with a handsome square tower, next to a farmyard. St Andrew’s may lie on the site of a Saxon Brockley, Backwell BS48 3AX chapel – and possibly a pre-Christian temple. 9m NE of Weston-Super-Mare and 3m S of off A370 Roman Road, Northover, , BA22 8JR Keyholder nearby 5m N of Yeovil on B3151 Keyholder nearby Clapton-in-Gordano, St Michael 6 This Early English rural church high on a hill has Otterhampton, All Saints 11 far-reaching views. Inside, highlights include a 13th-century A small 14th-century church by a farm above the Parrett screen and an elaborate 1672 memorial, showing the kneeling estuary. Lovely furnishings include a Norman font with figures of Edmund Wynter and his wife. a Jacobean cover, a 16th-century screen and 17th-century communion rails. Lane, Clapton-in-Gordano, Bristol BS20 7RH 12m NE of Weston-Super-Mare and 2m S of Portishead Otterhampton, Bridgwater TA5 2PT off M5, Junction 19 5m NW of Bridgwater off A39 Keyholder nearby Open 15 Apr to 30 Sept visitchurches.org.uk/joinus Elworthy, St Martin of Tours 7 , St Thomas à Becket Tower 12 This 13th-century church has a distinctive battlemented A handsome 14th-century tower – the rest of the church tower with an unusual external staircase. Inside, there is lovely has been converted to a home. It is wonderfully located 15th-century stained glass and a beautifully restored in a pretty village – the runs around it and Jacobean screen. 19th-century railway viaduct arches soar up behind it. Silverdown Hill, Elworthy, Taunton TA4 3PY Old Road, Pensford, Bristol BS39 4BB 13m NW of Taunton and 5m N of off B3224 7m S of Bristol off A37 Open daily Access to tower only, no visitor access to interior Become a supporter , The Blessed Virgin Mary 8 Puxton, The Holy Saviour 13 Beautiful Georgian rebuilding of a Saxon church on A wonderful Medieval church with a leaning tower on the a Mendip ridge. The prominent tower has a 13th-century base . Its light, rustic, interior features ledger and rises to an elegant parapet with pinnacles at the corner. stones – engraved stones covering old tombs – set in the flagged floor. Chapel Hill, Emborough, Wells BA3 4SG 5m NE of Wells off B3139 Puxton Road, Hewish, Weston-Super-Mare BS24 6TF Open daily 6m E of Weston-Super-Mare off A370 Open daily 13 Seavington, St Mary 14 A pretty little village church made of Ham stone with a battlemented tower. The oldest feature is a circular Norman font. Traces of Medieval wall paintings have recently been discovered. Church Lane, Seavington, Ilminster TA19 0QP 3m E of Ilminster off A303 Keyholder nearby

Sutton Mallet Church 15 In Medieval times, this church was a landmark for travellers crossing the lonely and potentially treacherous wilds of . Rebuilt in 1827, its interior is beautifully preserved and furnished with a lovely Georgian pulpit and box pews. Sutton Mallet, Bridgwater TA7 9AT 3m E of Bridgwater off A39 Keyholder nearby

Thurlbear, St Thomas 16 A 12th-century church, with two exceptional honey- coloured Norman arcades in the nave and a splendid 15th-century tower adorned with dramatic gargoyles. The church has a ring of four 15th-century bells from the Exeter foundry. Thurlbear, Taunton TA3 5BW 3m SE of Taunton off A358 Keyholder nearby

Uphill, St Nicholas 17 A solitary, partially ruined Norman church, dramatically located on a hilltop. The steep climb to the church is rewarded with views over the marshes and the Bristol Channel. Look out for grimacing gargoyles and scratch sundials. Uphill Way, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 4TH 1m S of Weston-Super-Mare off A370 Open late May Bank Holiday to end Sep; at other times keyholder nearby

Upton, St James Tower 18 The tower is all that remains of this 14th-century church in National Park. The body of the old church was pulled down, leaving a striking local landmark. Taunton TA4 2JG 16m W of Taunton and 5m N of Bampton off B3190 simple delights Access to tower only, no visitor access to interior light-filled Holy Saviour’s, Puxton, is a delightful survivor from Medieval times A968

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A3110 ISLES OF SCILLY Find out more Welcome to a thousand Our website has a host of additional information years of English history that will help you plan and enjoy your visit, including: • Interactive maps The Churches Conservation Trust is the national • Filterable lists of all our churches charity protecting historic churches at risk. • Up to date opening times We’ve saved over 340 beautiful buildings • Visitor comments which attract more than 1.5 million visitors a year. • Downloadable guides With our help and with your support they are • Image galleries kept open and in use – living once again at the heart of their communities. • Event listings Go to visitchurches.org.uk to access all this and more. Visiting information Go to visitchurches.org.uk for detailed directions, local maps, information on disability access and up to date opening times. For other enquiries, call us on 020 7213 0660 (Monday – Friday, office hours), or [email protected] Please take care when visiting our churches. Floors may be uneven/worn or slippery, and interior lighting may be low.

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