Church of St Michael and All Angels, Flax Bourton explained

Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Coordinates:51.4212°N -2.711°W
Location:Flax Bourton, Somerset, England
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Designation1 Date:11 October 1961
Designation1 Number:1129835
Designation2:Grade II listed building
Designation2 Offname:Remains of Churchyard Cross, in the Churchyard and to the south of St. Michael's Church
Designation2 Date:16 March 1984
Designation2 Number:1137771

The Anglican Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Flax Bourton in the English county of Somerset was built in the 12th century. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The original construction of the church was in the 12th century however it was altered several times between the late 13th and 15th centuries. Victorian restoration in the mid 19th century was carried out by John Norton.[1]

The parish is part of the benefice of Long Ashton with Barrow Gurney and Flax Bourton within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[2]

Architecture

The church consists of a three-bay nave and chancel with a north aisle and south porch. The three-stage west tower is supported by diagonal buttresses.[1]

Inside the church is a 12th-century font.[1]

The remains of a late medieval churchyard cross on a square base can be seen in the churchyard.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St. Michael and All Angels. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 2 April 2017.
  2. Web site: St Michael & All Angels, Flax Bourton. A Church Near You. Church of England. 2 April 2017.
  3. Web site: Remains of Churchyard Cross, in the Churchyard and to the south of St. Michael's Church. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 2 April 2017.