Church of the Holy Cross, Weston Bampfylde facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of the Holy Cross |
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| Location | Weston Bampfylde, Sparkford, Somerset, England |
| Built | 13th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of the Holy Cross | |
| Designated | 24 March 1961 |
| Reference no. | 1243568 |
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The Church of the Holy Cross is an old Anglican church. It is located in Weston Bampfylde, a village near Sparkford in Somerset, England. This church was built a very long time ago, in the 13th century. It is considered a very important historical building. Because of its age and special features, it is listed as a Grade II* listed building.
A Look Back in Time
The Church of the Holy Cross was first built in the 1200s. Later, in the 1400s, it was updated and improved. In the 1800s, during the Victorian era, more major repairs and changes were made. This type of work is called a "Victorian restoration."
In 2010, experts checked the church. They found that the stone on the tower needed fixing. So, workers carefully repaired the stonework.
This church is part of a group of churches called the Cam Vale benefice. This group is within the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which is a larger church area. In 1933, the Church of the Holy Cross became part of the Sparkford Parish.
What the Church Looks Like
The church building is made of stone. It has special stone decorations called hamstone dressings. The roofs are made of slate.
Inside, the church has two main sections. These are the chancel and the nave. The chancel is where the altar is, and the nave is where the people sit. There is also a small room called a vestry. A south porch acts as the entrance.
The church has a tall tower on its west side. This tower has four levels. The top parts of the tower are shaped like an octagon.
Inside, you can see a pulpit from the 1600s. A pulpit is a raised stand where a preacher gives sermons. There is also a stone font from the 1100s. A font is a basin used for baptisms.
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
