Church of St Mary | |
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Location | Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England |
Coordinates | 51°04′59″N 3°18′27″W / 51.0831°N 3.3076°W |
Built | 15th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Church of St Mary |
Designated | 22 May 1969 [1] |
Reference no. | 1057972 |
The Anglican Church of St Mary in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. [1]
Parts of the church, including the tower and south door are from the 15th century. [1] The first church on the site was established by 1291. [2] Other parts were rebuilt in the 16th century and again in 1738. The north aisle was added in 1847. The whole church underwent Victorian restoration in 1881. [1] Further restoration of the church was carried out in 2013. [3]
The parish is part of the Wiveliscombe and the Hills benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. [4]
The red sandstone building has a slate roof. It consists of a four- bay nave with a north aisle, chancel with barrel roof, south porch, and a vestry. The three-stage tower is supported by diagonal buttresses. [1] The tower contains two bells from the 15th century and six bells in total. [5]
Inside the church is a medieval rood screen which was partially restored by Frederick Bligh Bond. Most of the furniture and fittings are from the 16th century, including the font. [1]