Church of St Mary Magdalene, Sparkford
| Church of St Mary Magdalene | |
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| Location | Church Road, Sparkford, Somerset, BA22 7JZ England |
| Coordinates | 51°01′44″N 2°33′32″W / 51.0290°N 2.5589°W |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St Mary Magdalene |
| Designated | 24 March 1961[1] |
| Reference no. | 1243352 |
  Location of Church of St Mary Magdalene in Somerset | |
The Anglican Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sparkford, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
History[edit]
The church was built in the 14th century. In 1824 the church was restored and the nave rebuilt.[1]
The parish is part of the Cam Vale benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[2][3]
Architecture[edit]
The stone building has hamstone dressings and slate roofs. It consists of a three-bay nave and a two-bay chancel with a small chapel and organ to the south. The three-stage tower has an embattled parapet and is supported by corner buttresses.[1]
Most of the interior fittings are from the 19th century, but it does have a 17th-century altar table and pulpit.[1] There are also unusual cast iron bench-ends.[4]
The churchyard is the location of the 20th century philosopher and teacher, John Godolphin Bennett
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Church of St Mary Magdalene". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^ "St Mary Magdalene". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^ "St Mary Magdalene, Sparkford". Cam Vale Benefice. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^ "Sparkford St Mary Magdalene". Dawson Heritage. Archived from the original on 6 January 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2018.