Church of St Bartholomew, Ubley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Bartholomew |
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| Location | Ubley, Somerset, England |
| Built | 13th century |
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Listed Building – Grade I
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| Designated | 21 September 1960 |
| Reference no. | 33018 |
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The Church of St Bartholomew is an old church located in a village called Ubley in Somerset, England. It was first built way back in the 1200s, which makes it a medieval church! Over the years, new parts were added to it. Because it's so old and important, it's been given a special status called a Grade I listed building. This means it's a very important historical building that needs to be protected.
What's Inside the Church?
When you step inside the Church of St Bartholomew, you'll notice a few unique things. Unlike many churches, it doesn't have fixed benches (called pews) for people to sit on.
Special Features
The church has some really old and interesting items:
- A Jacobean pulpit: This is a special stand where the preacher speaks. It was made in the 1600s, during a time called the Jacobean era.
- A chained book: You can find a copy of the ‘Paraphrases of Erasmus’ from 1552. This book is actually chained to the church! In olden times, valuable books were often chained up to stop them from being stolen.
- A stone font: The font is a large bowl used for baptisms. This one is made of stone and has a square shape. It's from the 1200s, just like the original church building.
- Stained glass window: The beautiful stained glass in the east window was created in 1877. It was painted by a famous artist named Jean-Baptiste Capronnier.
Outside the Church
On the north side of the church, you can still see the remains of an old Fives court. Fives is a bit like squash, where players hit a ball against a wall. It was a popular game long ago!
Church Community
The Church of St Bartholomew is part of a larger group of churches. It joins with the churches in Blagdon and Compton Martin. This group is part of the deanery of Chew Magna and the Archdeaconry of Bath.
See also
- List of Grade I listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset
- List of towers in Somerset
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
