Church of St Andrew, Thorne Coffin explained

Church of St Andrew
Coordinates:50.9559°N -2.6762°W
Location:Thorne Coffin, Somerset, England
Built:14th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St Andrew
Designation1 Date:19 April 1961
Designation1 Number:1263070

The Church of St Andrew in Thorne Coffin, Somerset, England, was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The church was built in the 14th century and restored in 1891. The north porch was built in 1613.[1]

The parish is part of the Five Crosses benefice which includes Tintinhull, Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil Marsh, Thorne Coffin and Lufton, within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[2] [3]

Architecture

The stone building has a tiled roof with a small bellcote.[4] It consists of a one-bay chancel and two-bay nave, with small porches on the northern and southern sides.[1]

The interior fittings, including the font are 18th century except the octagonal pulpit which dates from 1624.[1]

The churchyard is surrounded a high wall and is home to several Yew trees.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Andrew. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 15 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Our Churches. Five Crosses Benefice. 15 April 2018.
  3. Web site: St Andrew. A Church Near You. Church of England. 15 April 2018.
  4. Web site: Parishes: Thorne. British History Online. Victoria County History. 15 April 2018.
  5. Web site: Thorne Conservation Area Appraisal. South Somerset Council. 15 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20120830185253/http://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/media/337237/thorne_area_appraisal.pdf. 30 August 2012. dead.