Church of Saint John the Baptist, South Brewham explained

Church of Saint John the Baptist
Coordinates:51.1239°N -2.4019°W
Location:South Brewham, Somerset, England
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Date:24 March 1961
Designation1 Number:1056463

The Anglican Church of Saint John the Baptist in South Brewham, within the English county of Somerset, has 13th-century origins, however the current building is largely from the late 19th century.[1] It is a Grade II* listed building.

The church has a 5-bay nave, 4-bay north aisle and 2-bay chancel. The oldest surviving part of the church is the two-stage southwest tower and the arch beneath it, which were built in the 13th century. There are two fonts, one from the 14th century and the other from the 19th.[2]

The cross in the churchyard, 15 yards southeast of the church door, has a rectangular base supporting an octagonal shaft from which the head is missing. It is a scheduled monument. Part of the surrounding churchyard is managed as a wildlife site under the Living Churchyard project.[3]

The parish is part of the Bruton and District Team Ministry within the archdeaconry of Wells.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of Saint John the Baptist. 28 November 2008 . historicengland.org.uk .
  2. Web site: Baggs. P.. Siraut. M.C.. Brewham. British History Online. Victoria County History. 23 December 2014.
  3. News: Vallins. John. Country diary: South Brewham, Somerset. 23 December 2014. The Guardian. 3 October 2011.
  4. Web site: St John the Baptist, Brewham. A Church Near You. Church of England. 23 December 2014.