The Anglican Church of St Michael and All Angels in Bawdrip, Somerset, England was built in the late 13th or early 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The church was built in the late 13th to early 14th century,[1] on the site of an early church which had belonged to Athelney Abbey.[2]

It underwent Victorian restoration in 1866.[1]

The parish is part of the benefice of Woolavington with Cossington and Bawdrip which is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]

Architecture

The Blue Lias church consists of a two-bay nave, two-bay chancel, and north and south transepts. The crossing tower has gargoyles and a parapet.[1] Within the tower are four bells.[4] Two of these are believed to be from 1448 and the others from 1671 and 1745.[2]

In the church is a 14th century effigy depicting Sir Simon de Bradney in his armour.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Church of St Michael and All Angels". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  2. ^ a b A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 6, andersfield, Cannington, and North Petherton Hundreds (Bridgwater and Neighbouring Parishes). Originally published by Victoria County History, London, 1992.
  3. ^ "St Michael & All Angels, Bawdrip". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  4. ^ "Bawdrip Church". The Benefice of Woolavington with Cossington and Bawdrip. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
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