Church of St Mary, Brompton Ralph explained

Church of St Mary
Coordinates:51.0831°N -3.3076°W
Location:Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England
Built:15th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St Mary
Designation1 Date:22 May 1969
Designation1 Number:1057972

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

History

Parts of the church, including the tower and south door are from the 15th century.[1] The first church on the site was established by 1291.[2] Other parts were rebuilt in the 16th century and again in 1738. The north aisle was added in 1847. The whole church underwent Victorian restoration in 1881.[1] Further restoration of the church was carried out in 2013.[3]

The parish is part of the Wiveliscombe and the Hills benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]

Architecture

The red sandstone building has a slate roof. It consists of a four-bay nave with a north aisle, chancel with barrel roof, south porch, and a vestry. The three-stage tower is supported by diagonal buttresses.[1] The tower contains two bells from the 15th century and six bells in total.[5]

Inside the church is a medieval rood screen which was partially restored by Frederick Bligh Bond. Most of the furniture and fittings are from the 16th century, including the font.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Mary. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 8 October 2017.
  2. A P Baggs, R J E Bush and M C Siraut, 'Parishes: Brompton Ralph', in A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 5, ed. R W Dunning (London, 1985), pp. 19-25. British History Online http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/som/vol5/pp19-25 [accessed 8 October 2017].
  3. Web site: Brompton Ralph, Church of St Mary. CDL. 8 October 2017.
  4. Web site: The Blessed Virgin Mary, Brompton Ralph. A Church Near You. Church of England. 8 October 2017.
  5. Web site: St Mary's - Brompton Ralph. Wivey Churches. 8 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171008231638/http://www.wiveychurches.org.uk/about-us/our-churches/brompton-ralph-tolland/. 8 October 2017. dead.