Church of the Holy Cross, Weston Bampfylde

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Church of the Holy Cross
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LocationWeston Bampfylde, Sparkford, Somerset, England
Coordinates 51°01′21″N2°33′24″W / 51.0225°N 2.5566°W / 51.0225; -2.5566 Coordinates: 51°01′21″N2°33′24″W / 51.0225°N 2.5566°W / 51.0225; -2.5566
Built13th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of the Holy Cross
Designated24 March 1961
Reference no.1243568
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Location of Church of the Holy Cross in Somerset

The Anglican Church of the Holy Cross in Weston Bampfylde, Sparkford, Somerset, England, was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. [1]

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History

The church was built in the 13th century and refurbished in the 15th. A Victorian restoration was carried out in the 19th century. [1]

Following an inspection in 2010 repair work was carried out on the stonework of the tower. [2]

The parish is part of the Cam Vale benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. [3] [4] It became part of the Sparkford Parish in 1933. [5]

Architecture

The stone building has hamstone dressings and slate roofs. It consists of a two-bay chancel and three-bay nave with a vestry and south porch. The four-stage west tower is octagonal in its upper stages. [1]

Inside the church are a 17th-century timber pulpit and 12th century stone font. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Church of The Holy Cross". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Case Studies". Somerset Churches Trust. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Holy Cross". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "Holy Cross, Weston Bampfylde". Cam Vale Benefice. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  5. ↑ "Weston Bampfylde". Victoria County History. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
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