Английская Википедия:Church of St Mary Magdalene, Cricket Malherbie

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The Anglican Church of St Mary Magdalene in Cricket Malherbie, Somerset, England was built in the 12th century and rebuilt in 1855. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

A church was built on the site in the 12th century however it was rebuilt around 1855.[1] The rebuilding work was instigated by the Rev James Mountford Allen who was the curate of the church and headmaster of Ilminster Grammar School.[2]

It now serves as the parish church for Knowle St Giles where the former Church of St Giles is no longer consecrated and has been converted into a private house.[3] The parish is part of the Two Shires benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]

Architecture

The hamstone building has clay tiled roofs behind parapets. It consists of a three-bay nave, two-bay chancel and north transept. The three-stage tower is supported by corner buttresses and topped with a spire.[1]

The interior fittings including tomb memorials are from the mid 19th century.[1]

The boundary wall and lychgate were added in the 1850s.[5]

See also

References

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