Church of St Martin, Elworthy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Martin |
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| Location | Elworthy, Somerset, England |
| Built | 13th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St Martin | |
| Designated | 22 May 1969 |
| Reference no. | 1057601 |
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The Church of St Martin is an old church in Elworthy, Somerset, England. It's named after St Martin of Tours. This church was built way back in the 1200s! It's so special that it's officially protected as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a very important historic building.
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Exploring St Martin's Church
The Church of St Martin is made from red sandstone with special Ham stone decorations. Its roof is made of slate.
What the Church Looks Like
The church has a tall tower from the 1200s. This tower has two main sections and a battlement top, like a castle. The entrance porch and the roof over the main part of the church (called the nave) were added later, in the late 1400s. The chancel, which is the area near the altar, was rebuilt two times. First in 1695, and then again in 1846.
Inside the Church
One cool thing inside the church is its baptismal font. This is a special bowl used for baptisms. It's made from a unique stone called alabaster. This stone came from a quarry near Watchet.
The Church's Journey Through Time
In 1969, the Church of St Martin became a "chapelry" of Monksilver. This means it became a smaller part of a larger church group. This group also included churches from Brompton Ralph and Nettlecombe.
A Protected Building
Today, the Church of St Martin is looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust. This group helps to save old churches that are no longer used for regular services. The church was officially declared "redundant" (meaning it wasn't needed for daily worship) on August 1, 1975. The Trust took over its care on December 19, 1979, making sure it stays safe for everyone to see and learn from.
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