Church of St Mary and St John, Lamyat

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Church of St Mary and St John
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Location Lamyatt, Somerset, England
Coordinates 51°07′26″N2°29′07″W / 51.12389°N 2.48528°W / 51.12389; -2.48528 Coordinates: 51°07′26″N2°29′07″W / 51.12389°N 2.48528°W / 51.12389; -2.48528
Built13th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated25 February 1988 [1]
Reference no.1174955
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Location of Church of St Mary and St John in Somerset

The Anglican Church Of St Mary and St John in Lamyatt, within the English county of Somerset, was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. [1]

From the 12th century until the Dissolution of the Monasteries the advowson of the church was held by Godstow nunnery. [2]

The fabric of the building has been changed and renovated many times, however the two-stage 13th-century tower remains. [1]

The stained glass window depicting St Christopher carrying the Christ child was donated by Christopher Welch in 1907. [3] [4]

The parish is part of the Bruton and District Team Ministry within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. [5]

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References

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  2. "The english register of Godstow nunnery, near Oxford". University of Michigan. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  3. "Christopher Welch". Lamyat. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  4. "Church". Lamyat. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  5. "St Mary & St John, Lamyatt". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 31 October 2015.