Church of the Holy Trinity, Wyke Champflower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of the Holy Trinity |
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| Location | Wyke Champflower, Bruton, Somerset, England |
| Built | 1623 |
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Listed Building – Grade I
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| Designated | 24 March 1961 |
| Reference no. | 261678 |
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The Church of the Holy Trinity is a historic church in the small village of Wyke Champflower, near Bruton in Somerset, England. It was built all the way back in 1623.
Because of its age and historical importance, it is a Grade I listed building. This is the highest possible rating, meaning the building is considered exceptional and must be protected for future generations to enjoy.
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History and Architecture
The church was built in the 17th century and still has many of its original features. The style of the building and its furniture reflect the time it was created.
A Look Inside
Inside the church, you can see amazing craftsmanship from hundreds of years ago. Between the main part of the church (the nave) and the area around the altar (the chancel), there is a special decorated wooden panel. This panel shows the Royal Coat of Arms from 1624.
Many of the wooden benches, or pews, are from the Jacobean era. This was the period when King James I was the ruler. The large stone pulpit, a raised platform for speaking, is even older. It comes from the Elizabethan era, the time of Queen Elizabeth I. The cover for the font (the bowl used for baptisms) is also from this time.
People Remembered at the Church
The church has monuments that honor people who were important to its history.
Henry Southworth
A beautiful monument made of black and white marble is dedicated to Henry Southworth. He was the Lord of the Manor of Wyke, which means he was the owner of the local land. He paid for the church to be built but sadly died in 1625, just two years after it was finished.
Edward Blair Michell
In the churchyard, there is a memorial stone for Edward Blair Michell (1843–1926). He was a famous falconer, an expert in the sport of training falcons to hunt. He wrote a well-known book on the subject called The Art And Practice of Hawking. His house was right across the road from the church.
The Church Today
The Church of the Holy Trinity is part of a local group of churches called the benefice of Bruton and District. This group is managed within a larger church area known as the Bruton and Cary deanery.
See also
- List of Grade I listed buildings in South Somerset
- List of towers in Somerset
