Church of St Andrew, West Bradley explained

The Parish Church of West Bradley
Coordinates:51.1294°N -2.6333°W
Location:West Bradley, Somerset, England
Built:14th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Date:2 June 1961[1]
Designation1 Number:1058795

The Anglican Parish Church of West Bradley within the English county of Somerset, dates from the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

The first chapel on the site appears in records dating from 1168. Until 1875 it was a subsidiary chapel to the Church of All Saints at East Pennard. The dedication to St Andrew was only added in the 20th century.[2]

It consists of a two-bay nave, a south porch and a chancel, which has an organ loft. The two-stage square west tower has a small stair-turret on the northern side.[1] The tower holds a ring of bells, the oldest of which dates from 1706, and has a clock which was added in 1739.[2] The chancel and some other parts of the church underwent extensive restoration in the 19th century.[3] Inside the church are a Norman font and a piscina.[1] Further work, including the underpinning of the chancel arch, was undertaken in 1898.[2]

The parish is part of the benefice of Baltonsborough with Butleigh, West Bradley and West Pennard within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Parish Church of . Historic England. 30 October 2015.
  2. Web site: Siraut. M. C.. Thacker. A. T.. Williamson. Elizabeth. Parishes: West Bradley. British History Online. Victoria County History. 30 October 2015.
  3. Web site: The Parish Church of West Bradley. historicengland.org.uk. English Heritage. 8 February 2009.
  4. Web site: The Parish Church of West Bradley. A Church Near You. Church of England. 30 October 2015.