St Bartholomew's Church, Cranmore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Bartholomew |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | perpendicular |
| Town or city | Cranmore, Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°11′18″N 2°28′34″W / 51.1882°N 2.4761°W |
| Completed | 15th century |
The Church of St Bartholomew is a historic church located in Cranmore, a village in Somerset, England. This church belongs to the Anglican faith, which is part of the Church of England. It was built a very long time ago, in the 15th century. Because it is so old and important, it has been given a special status as a Grade I listed building. This means it is protected by law to make sure it stays safe for many years to come.
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About the Church Building
The Church of St Bartholomew has some interesting features. The front part of the church, known as the chancel, was rebuilt in 1848. It was designed in an old English style called "perpendicular early English."
The Tower and Its Details
The church has a tall tower with three levels. This tower looks strong and is supported by special stone structures called buttresses. At the top corners of the tower, you can see pointy decorations called pinnacles. The tower also has fancy stone patterns, known as tracery, and stone carvings of strange creatures called gargoyles. Inside, under the tower, there is a unique ceiling that looks like a fan, called a fan vault.
Inside the Church
When you go inside the church, you can see many interesting things. There are special stone memorials on the walls. These are called wall monuments and they remember important families, especially the Strode family and the Chetham family, who lived in Southill House. You can also see a very old funeral bier inside the church. A funeral bier is a stand used to carry a coffin. This one dates all the way back to 1597!
Church Community
The Church of St Bartholomew is part of a larger group of churches. It works together with the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Shepton Mallet. Another church in this group is St Aldhelm in Doulting. All these churches are connected under the local church leadership in the area of Wells.
See also
- List of Grade I listed buildings in Mendip
- List of towers in Somerset
