Church of the Holy Cross, Weston Bampfylde explained

Church of the Holy Cross
Coordinates:51.0225°N -2.5566°W
Location:Weston Bampfylde, Sparkford, Somerset, England
Built:13th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of the Holy Cross
Designation1 Date:24 March 1961
Designation1 Number:1243568

The Anglican Church of the Holy Cross in Weston Bampfylde, Sparkford, Somerset, England, was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The church was built in the 13th century and refurbished in the 15th. A Victorian restoration was carried out in the 19th century.[1]

Following an inspection in 2010 repair work was carried out on the stonework of the tower.[2]

The parish is part of the Cam Vale benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3] [4] It became part of the Sparkford Parish in 1933.[5]

Architecture

The stone building has hamstone dressings and slate roofs. It consists of a two-bay chancel and three-bay nave with a vestry and south porch. The four-stage west tower is octagonal in its upper stages.[1]

Inside the church are a 17th-century timber pulpit and 12th century stone font.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of The Holy Cross. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 17 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Case Studies. Somerset Churches Trust. 17 April 2018.
  3. Web site: Holy Cross. A Church Near You. Church of England. 17 April 2018.
  4. Web site: Holy Cross, Weston Bampfylde. Cam Vale Benefice. 17 April 2018.
  5. Web site: Weston Bampfylde. Victoria County History. 17 April 2018.