Church of St Andrew, Thorne Coffin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Andrew |
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| Location | Thorne Coffin, Somerset, England |
| Built | 14th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St Andrew | |
| Designated | 19 April 1961 |
| Reference no. | 1263070 |
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The Church of St Andrew is a historic church located in Thorne Coffin, a small village in Somerset, England. This beautiful church was built a very long time ago, in the 14th century. It's considered a special building, known as a Grade II* listed building, which means it's important to protect because of its history and architecture.
History of the Church
The Church of St Andrew was first built in the 1300s. Imagine how old that is! It got some updates and repairs in 1891 to keep it looking good. A part of the church, called the north porch, was added in 1613.
The church is part of a group of churches called the Five Crosses benefice. A benefice is like a cluster of local churches that work together. This group includes churches in Tintinhull, Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil Marsh, Thorne Coffin, and Lufton. All these churches belong to the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which is a larger church area.
What the Church Looks Like
This church is made of stone and has a roof covered with tiles. On top, there's a small tower for bells, called a bellcote.
Inside, the church has two main parts. The chancel is the area near the altar, and the nave is where the people sit. There are also small porches on both the north and south sides of the building.
Most of the things inside the church, like the font (a basin for baptisms), are from the 1700s. However, the pulpit, which is where the priest gives sermons, is much older. It has eight sides and dates all the way back to 1624.
The churchyard, which is the area around the church, has a tall wall around it. This wall is about 3 meters (or 10 feet) high. You can also find several old Yew trees growing in the churchyard.
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
