Historic churches · South West England
Church of All Saints, West Camel
In or near Chilton Cantelo.
Church of All Saints, West Camel — church in West Camel, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yeovil Pen Mill · 8.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of All Saints, West Camel is located in Somerset, postcode BA22 7HH. The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, which is 8.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of All Saints, West Camel is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1301. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in West Camel, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0183°, -2.5981°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of All Saints in West Camel, Somerset, England, dates from the late 14th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. There had been a previous wooden church on the site since 995 until around 1100 when it was replaced by a small stone Norman church, which was added to over subsequent centuries. The first church may have been founded by Muchelney Abbey. The tie-beam roof of the nave dates from the 15th century. The tower holds six bells the oldest of which was cast in the 15th century. The church underwent extensive Victorian restoration in the 1860s.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of All Saints in West Camel, Somerset, England, dates from the late 14th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. There had been a previous wooden church on the site since 995 until around 1100 when it was replaced by a small stone Norman church, which was added to over subsequent centuries. The first church may have been founded by Muchelney Abbey. The tie-beam roof of the nave dates from the 15th century. The tower holds six bells the oldest of which was cast in the 15th century. The church underwent extensive Victorian restoration in the 1860s. The parish is part of the Cam Vale benefice within the Bruton and Cary deanery.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0183, -2.5981
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- West Camel
- Postcode
- BA22 7HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Established
- 1301
- Nearest railway station
- Yeovil Pen Mill — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5116814 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of All Saints, West Camel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: West Camel church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of All Saints, West Camel?
- Church of All Saints, West Camel is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA22 7HH), in the parish of West Camel.
- What is Church of All Saints, West Camel?
- Church of All Saints, West Camel — church in West Camel, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of All Saints, West Camel?
- The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA22 7HH.
- When was Church of All Saints, West Camel built?
- Built or established in 1301.
- Who owns Church of All Saints, West Camel?
- Church of All Saints, West Camel is owned by | designation1 =Grade I Listed Building.
- Is Church of All Saints, West Camel a listed building?
- Church of All Saints, West Camel is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of All Saints, West Camel free to visit?
- Yes, Church of All Saints, West Camel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of All Saints, West Camel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA22 7HH. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.