St Mary Magdalene's Church, Langridge

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St Mary Magdalene's Church
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Location Charlcombe, Somerset, England
Coordinates 51°25′26″N2°22′05″W / 51.42389°N 2.36806°W / 51.42389; -2.36806
Built12th century
Listed Building – Grade I
Designated1 February 1956 [1]
Reference no.399035
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Location of St Mary Magdalene's Church in Somerset

St Mary Magdalene's Church at Langridge in the parish of Charlcombe, Somerset, England dates from the 12th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It was restored by James Wilson between 1857 and 1861. [1]

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There is a small nave and a two-stage Norman tower. [2] Also Norman are the chancel arch (restored 1870) and south doorway. [3] Above the chancel arch is a rare figure of the Virgin and Child, described by English Heritage as 13th-century, [1] but by the church guidebook as "probably 11th century". [3] The apse was added by Charles Edward Davis, the Bath City Architect, between 1869 and 1872. [1]

In the nave are various monuments and memorials. A 37-inch (94 cm) brass of Elizabeth Walsche, who died in 1441, depicted in widow's weeds, was stolen in 2002. [4] Another monument, this one in stone, to the same woman remains. [5] Other members of the family also commemorated including a brass dating from 1790 which was drawn by Samuel Hieronymus Grimm. [6]

The parish is part of the benefice of Weston, Bath All Saints with North Stoke and Langridge within the deanery of Bath. [7]

History

St Mary Magdalene's Church in Langridge, Somerset, dates back to the 12th century. The church's Norman tower, nave, and chancel reflect the architectural heritage of the period. The tower, in particular, stands as a testament to the enduring nature of medieval craftsmanship. The church underwent significant restoration efforts in the 19th century, with work carried out by James Wilson between 1857 and 1861, and later by Charles Edward Davis who added the apse between 1869 and 1872. [1] In addition to its architectural significance, the church holds cultural value, having served as a place of worship for the local community for many centuries. The church is part of the benefice of Weston, Bath All Saints with North Stoke and Langridge, within the deanery of Bath.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Historic England. "Church of St Mary Magdalene (Grade I) (1214262)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Langridge Church". British Library. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
  3. 1 2 Stacy, Neil (2007). St Mary Magdalene Langridge (church guidebook).
  4. ↑ "West Country Brass Thefts" (PDF). Ecclesiology Today (30): 12–14. January 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 July 2011.
  5. ↑ "Langridge Church, monument to Elizabeth Walsh". Europeana. Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  6. ↑ "Langridge Church, Walsh brass". Europeana. Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  7. ↑ "St Mary Magdalene, Langridge". Church of England. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
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