St Mary's Church, Berrow | |
Location Town: | Berrow |
Location Country: | England |
Completion Date: | 13th century |
Map Type: | Somerset |
Coordinates: | 51.2669°N -3.0135°W |
Website: | www.berrowandbrean.co.uk |
The Church of St Mary in Berrow, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century and was restored in the 19th. It has been designated as a grade I listed building.[1]
The church is built of limestone from the Mendip Hills with Hamstone for the decoration. The south aisle is from the 15th century but was remodeled during the Victorian era.[2]
The two-stage tower, which dates from the 15th century,[3] contains a bell dating from 1801 and made by Thomas and James Bilbie of the Bilbie family,[4] along with four other bells. It can be seen from the sea and was once painted white to act as a lighthouse.[5]
The interior includes 14th and 15th century fonts.[1]
The Anglican parish is part of the Berrow and Brean benefice within the archdeaconry of Wells.[6]