Church of St Michael and All Angels, Rowberrow

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Church of St Michael and All Angels
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Location Rowberrow, Somerset, England
Coordinates 51°19′26″N2°47′29″W / 51.3240°N 2.7915°W / 51.3240; -2.7915 Coordinates: 51°19′26″N2°47′29″W / 51.3240°N 2.7915°W / 51.3240; -2.7915
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of St Michael and All Angels
Designated9 February 1961 [1]
Reference no.1296019
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Location of Church of St Michael and All Angels in Somerset

The Anglican Church of St Michael and All Angels at Rowberrow within the English county of Somerset dates from the 14th century, but parts were rebuilt in 1865. It is a Grade II* listed building. [1]

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History

The church was originally built in the 14th century. The nave, chancel and porch underwent Victorian restoration and rebuilding work in 1865. [1]

The parish is part of the benefice of Axbridge with Shipham and Rowberrow within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. [2]

Architecture

In addition to the two-bay nave and chancel there is a three-stage west tower. Inside the floor of the church is encaustic tiles. There is a font dating from the 14th century which is topped by a Jacobean cover. [1] The fragment of a Saxon cross carved on the north wall of the chancel is a symbol of the link between royalty, local landowners and the church. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Church of St Michael and All Angels". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  2. "St Michael & All Angels, Rowberrow". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  3. Dunning, Robert (2007). Somerset Churches and Chapels: Building Repair and Restoration. Halsgrove. p. 32. ISBN   978-1841145921.