Church of St Mary the Virgin, Batcombe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Mary the Virgin |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Batcombe, Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°08′59″N 2°26′40″W / 51.1497°N 2.4444°W |
| Construction started | 15th century |
| Completed | 16th century |
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a really old and important church. It's found in Batcombe, a village in Somerset, England. This church was built a long time ago, between the 1400s and 1500s. It was later fixed up in the 1800s.
This church is so special that English Heritage has given it a 'Grade I listed building' status. This means it's a very important historical building that needs to be protected.
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Building Materials and Bells
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is made from a type of rock called limestone. This stone came from the Doulting Stone Quarry. The church has a tall tower with three openings for bells.
Church Bells
Inside the tower, there are six bells. These bells were made in 1760 by Thomas Bilbie. He was part of the Bilbie family, who were famous bell makers from Cullompton.
Inside the Church
When you go inside the church, you'll see some interesting features.
Baptismal Font
One important item is the font. This is a special basin used for baptisms. The font in this church has an eight-sided shape, which is called octagonal.
Stained Glass Windows
The church also has beautiful stained glass windows. These windows are made of many colorful pieces of glass.
- One window is at the eastern end of the south aisle. It was made by Heaton, Butler and Bayne around 1896.
- The window at the very east end of the church was made in 1930. It was created by Archibald Keightley Nicholson.
Churchyard and History
The area around the church is called the churchyard. It's a peaceful place with graves.
War Grave
In the churchyard, there is a special grave for a sailor. This sailor was part of the Royal Navy and died during World War I. His grave is cared for by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Church Community
The church is part of a larger group of churches. This group is called the deanery of Bruton and Cary. It is also part of the Wells Archdeanery.
See also
- List of Grade I listed buildings in Mendip
- List of towers in Somerset
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
