Church of St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat facts for kids
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 Church of St Mary Magdalene
Location in England
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| 51°07′30″N 2°32′10″W / 51.1250°N 2.5361°W | |
| Location | Wraxall Road Ditcheat, Somerset |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | c. 12th century |
| Founder(s) | Monks of Glastonbury Abbey |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Designated | 2 June 1961 |
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| Parish | Benefice of Fosse Trinity |
| Diocese | Bath and Wells |
The Church of St Mary Magdalene in Ditcheat, Somerset, England, has 12th-century origins. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building.
It was built by the Abbots of Glastonbury Abbey. The chancel dates from the 14th century and the celestory from the 15th.
The lower part of the tower was built around 1300 with the upper stages being added in the 15th century.
The interior includes a large wall painting of St Christopher which dates from the late medieval period. The shields of Robert Stillington, Abbot John Selwood and Dean Gunthorpe can be seen above the chancel.
The churchyard contains war graves of a soldier of World War I and a soldier and airman of World War II.
The Anglican parish is part of the Fosse Trinity benefice within the Wells archdeaconry.
Images for kids
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The church from the south-west in March 2020 during stormy conditions.
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The 13th and 14th century chancel, showing the geometrical tracery, and 19th century reredos and choir stalls.
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The Perpendicular Gothic fan vault underneath the tower.
