St Margaret's Church, Spaxton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Margaret |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Spaxton |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°07′37″N 3°06′25″W / 51.1269°N 3.1069°W |
| Completed | 15th century |
The Church of St Margaret is a very old church located in Spaxton, a village in Somerset, England. Parts of this church were built a long, long time ago, in the 12th and 13th centuries. However, most of what you see today was built in the 15th century. The church was also carefully repaired and updated in 1895. Because it is so old and important, it has been given a special status as a Grade I listed building. This means it is a building of exceptional historical interest.
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A Look Inside the Church
The main part of the church where people sit is called the nave. This nave has three sections and a side area on the south. You can still see some very old stone patterns from the Norman period here. These patterns are called herringbone stonework because they look like fish bones!
The Church Tower
The tall tower of the church was started around 1434. We know this because someone left money in their will specifically for building it. The tower was made even bigger in the 14th century. Inside the tower, there are six bells. Two of these bells are also very old, dating back to the late 1600s. Even parts of the church clock mechanism are from the 1500s!
The Chancel and Chapels
The chancel is the part of the church near the altar, where the clergy usually sit. This church's chancel has a small chapel on the south side. There is also another chapel on the north side, which has been changed into a vestry. A vestry is a room where the clergy get ready for services and where church items are stored.
Church Community
The Church of St Margaret is part of a group of churches in the area. This group is called a benefice. It includes churches from nearby villages like Aisholt, Enmore, Goathurst, Nether Stowey, Over Stowey, and Spaxton itself, along with Charlynch. These churches work together as part of the Quantock deanery.
See Also
- Grade I listed buildings in Sedgemoor
- List of Somerset towers
