Church of St Michael and All Angels, Bawdrip explained

Church of St Michael and All Angels
Coordinates:51.1517°N -2.9429°W
Location:Bawdrip, Somerset, England
Built:13th or 14th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St Michael and All Angels
Designation1 Date:29 March 1963
Designation1 Number:1060158

The Anglican Church of St Michael and All Angels in Bawdrip, Somerset, England was built in the late 13th or early 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The church was built in the late 13th to early 14th century,[1] on the site of an early church which had belonged to Athelney Abbey.[2]

It underwent Victorian restoration in 1866.[1]

The parish is part of the benefice of Woolavington with Cossington and Bawdrip which is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]

Architecture

The Blue Lias church consists of a two-bay nave, two-bay chancel, and north and south transepts. The crossing tower has gargoyles and a parapet.[1] Within the tower are four bells.[4] Two of these are believed to be from 1448 and the others from 1671 and 1745.[2]

In the church is a 14th century effigy depicting Sir Simon de Bradney in his armour.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Michael and All Angels. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 11 June 2017.
  2. A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 6, andersfield, Cannington, and North Petherton Hundreds (Bridgwater and Neighbouring Parishes). Originally published by Victoria County History, London, 1992.
  3. Web site: St Michael & All Angels, Bawdrip. A Church Near You. Church of England. 11 June 2017.
  4. Web site: Bawdrip Church. The Benefice of Woolavington with Cossington and Bawdrip. 11 June 2017.