Historic churches · South West England
Church of All Saints, Alford
In or near Ansford.
Church of All Saints, Alford — church in Alford, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Cary · 3.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of All Saints in Alford, you can take a train to Castle Cary station, which is 3.2 km away. The postcode for the church is BA7 7PN, and entry is free.
About
Church of All Saints, Alford is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1401. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Alford, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0914°, -2.5661°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of All Saints which is next to the River Brue in Alford, Somerset, England, dates from the 15th century, with minor 19th-century restoration. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The church has a 2-bay chancel and 3-bay nave and a south porch. The 2-stage tower, which is at the west end of the church contains a bell dating from 1753 and made by Thomas Bilbie of the Bilbie family. The fittings include a Jacobean pulpit, dated 1625, and 16th-century bench ends. The north windows have medieval stained glass including a large figure of Mary Magdalene.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of All Saints which is next to the River Brue in Alford, Somerset, England, dates from the 15th century, with minor 19th-century restoration. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The church has a 2-bay chancel and 3-bay nave and a south porch. The 2-stage tower, which is at the west end of the church contains a bell dating from 1753 and made by Thomas Bilbie of the Bilbie family. The fittings include a Jacobean pulpit, dated 1625, and 16th-century bench ends. The north windows have medieval stained glass including a large figure of Mary Magdalene. The parish is part of the Six Pilgrims Benefice, which also includes Babcary, Hornblotton, Lovington, North Barrow and South Barrow and is part of Wells Archdeanery.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0914, -2.5661
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Alford
- Postcode
- BA7 7PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Established
- 1401
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Cary — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5116778 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of All Saints, Alford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Alford church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of All Saints, Alford?
- Church of All Saints, Alford is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA7 7PN), in the parish of Alford.
- What is Church of All Saints, Alford?
- Church of All Saints, Alford — church in Alford, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of All Saints, Alford?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA7 7PN.
- When was Church of All Saints, Alford built?
- Built or established in 1401.
- Who owns Church of All Saints, Alford?
- Church of All Saints, Alford is owned by | designation1 =Grade I Listed Building.
- Is Church of All Saints, Alford a listed building?
- Church of All Saints, Alford is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of All Saints, Alford free to visit?
- Yes, Church of All Saints, Alford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of All Saints, Alford?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA7 7PN.