Church of St Mary, Compton Pauncefoot explained

Church of St Mary
Coordinates:51.0337°N -2.509°W
Location:Compton Pauncefoot, Somerset, England
Built:15th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St Mary
Designation1 Date:24 March 1961
Designation1 Number:1248577

The Anglican Church of St Mary in Compton Pauncefoot, Somerset, England was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The church was built in the late 15th century after a bequest from Sir Walter Pauncefoot.[2] It had a Victorian restoration which included the addition of the north aisle in the 19th century.[1]

The parish is part of the Camelot Parishes benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]

Architecture

The stone church has hamstone dressings and stone slate roofs. It consists of a two-bay nave, chancel and north and south aisles.[1] The two-stage west tower is supported by angled corner buttresses and surmounted by an octagonal spire.[1]

Most of the fittings in the church, including the stained glass by Charles Eamer Kempe and Jean-Baptiste Capronnier, are from the 19th century, but it does have memorials dating back to the 16th century.[1] The stained glass windows were repaired by Holywell Glass Ltd.[4]

The lychgate in the churchyard is dedicated as a war memorial to those from the village who died in the two World Wars.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Mary. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 6 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Compton Pauncesfoot Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Camelot Prishes. 6 January 2018.
  3. Web site: St Mary the Virgin. A Church Near You. Church of England. 6 January 2018.
  4. Web site: Capronnier glass at Compton Pauncefoot Church, Somerset. Holy Well Glass. 6 January 2018.
  5. Web site: St Mary The Virgin Church Gate. Imperial War Museum. 6 January 2018.