Church of St Andrew, West Bradley
The Anglican Church of St Andrew in West Bradley, within the English county of Somerset, dates from the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Church of St Andrew | |
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| Location | West Bradley, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 51°07′46″N 2°38′00″W |
| Built | 14th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Designated | 2 June 1961[1] |
| Reference no. | 1058795 |
  Location of Church of St Andrew in Somerset | |
The first chapel on the site appears in records dating from 1168. Until 1875 it was a subsidiary chapel to the Church of All Saints at East Pennard. The dedication to St Andrew was only added in the 20th century.[2]
It consists of a two-bay nave, a south porch and a chancel, which has an organ loft. The two-stage square west tower has a small stair-turret on the northern side.[1] The tower holds a ring of bells, the oldest of which dates from 1706, and has a clock which was added in 1739.[2] The chancel and some other parts of the church underwent extensive restoration in the 19th century.[3] Inside the church are a Norman font and a piscina.[1] Further work, including the underpinning of the chancel arch, was undertaken in 1898.[2]
The parish is part of the benefice of Baltonsborough with Butleigh, West Bradley and West Pennard within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]
References
- "Church of St Andrew". Historic England. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- Siraut, M. C.; Thacker, A. T.; Williamson, Elizabeth. "Parishes: West Bradley". British History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- "Church of St Andrew". historicengland.org.uk. English Heritage. Retrieved 8 February 2009.
- "Church of St Andrew, West Bradley". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 30 October 2015.