Church of St Martin, Worle explained

Church of Saint Martin
Coordinates:51.3614°N -2.9306°W -->
Location:Worle, Somerset, England
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of Saint Martin
Designation1 Date:19 May 1983
Designation1 Number:1137549

The Church of St Martin in Worle within the English county of Somerset has Norman origins. It is a Grade II* listed building.

History

St Martin's Church was built in 1125 and rebuilt during the 14th and 15th centuries, with major restoration and extension work in 1870. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Following the dissolution of the monasteries the carved misericords from Woodspring Priory were moved to St Martin's.[1]

The Church is now ecumenical, with Methodist as well as Church of England ministers. The parish and benefice of Worle is within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[2]

Architecture

The stone building has a tiled roof and consists of a four bay nave, chancel and north aisle. The three-stage tower is supported by angle buttresses.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Tomalin. David John. Crook. Christopher. Woodspring Priory. 2007. The Landmark Trust.
  2. Web site: St Martin, Worle. A Church Near You. Church of England. 13 March 2017.