Church of St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Mary the Virgin |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Croscombe |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°11′51″N 2°35′14″W / 51.1975°N 2.5873°W |
| Construction started | 15th century |
| Completed | 16th century |
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is an old church in Croscombe, Somerset, England. Most of it was built in the 1400s and 1500s. It was later repaired and updated in the 1800s. This church is so special that it's listed as a Grade I building. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in England.
The church has a main hall called a nave. It also has a special area for the altar, known as the chancel. On the sides, there are long walkways called aisles.
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Cool Features of the Church
The Church of St Mary the Virgin has some really interesting parts.
The Spire and Tower
This church is quite special for Somerset because it has a tall, pointed roof called a spire. The spire sits on top of a three-part tower. Strong supports called buttresses help hold up the tower.
Bells and Organ
Inside, you'll find a set of six bells. The oldest bell was made way back in 1613! Imagine how many times those bells have rung over the centuries. The church also has a large musical instrument called an organ. It was built by a company named Gray and Davison in 1837.
Amazing Woodwork
The church is famous for its beautiful wooden carvings from the Jacobean period. This was a time in English history around the early 1600s. You can see this amazing woodwork on the pulpit, which is where the priest gives sermons. The pulpit even has the special symbols of Arthur Lake. He was a bishop in the 1600s. There is also a fancy wooden screen called a rood screen that separates parts of the church.
War Graves in the Churchyard
In the churchyard, which is the area around the church, there are graves of soldiers. These are called war graves. One soldier from World War I and three from World War II are buried here. It's a place to remember their service.
Part of a Larger Group
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is part of a group of churches. This group includes churches in Pilton, North Wootton, and Dinder. They all belong to the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which is a large church area.
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
