Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Bartholomew
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Church of St Bartholomew — church in Yeovilton, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yeovil Pen Mill · 7.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Bartholomew in Somerset, the nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, located 7.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BA22 8EX, and entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Bartholomew is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Yeovilton, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0047°, -2.6475°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Bartholomew in the parish of Yeovilton, Somerset, England, was built around 1300. It is a Grade II* listed building. The church became the property of Montacute Priory and then part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells. It still contains some fabric and fittings from the 14th and 15th centuries but underwent a major restoration in the Victorian era. The church fell into disrepair in the 20th century but has been taken over and restored as the Fleet Air Arm’s Memorial Church following links since World War II with the nearby airbase RNAS Yeovilton.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Bartholomew in the parish of Yeovilton, Somerset, England, was built around 1300. It is a Grade II* listed building. The church became the property of Montacute Priory and then part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells. It still contains some fabric and fittings from the 14th and 15th centuries but underwent a major restoration in the Victorian era. The church fell into disrepair in the 20th century but has been taken over and restored as the Fleet Air Arm’s Memorial Church following links since World War II with the nearby airbase RNAS Yeovilton.
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Background
History
The original Norman church was built of local lias stone with Hamstone dressings. It was granted by Sir William of Yeovilton to Montacute Priory between 1272 and 1282, who then sold it to Robert Burnell the Bishop of Bath and Wells and it eventually became part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells. when a major Victorian restoration was undertaken, and the wagon roof replaced.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0047, -2.6475
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Yeovilton and District
- Postcode
- BA22 8EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Yeovil Pen Mill — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117378 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Bartholomew, Yeovilton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Saint Bartholomew Yeovilton (geograph 3541120).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Bartholomew?
- Church of St Bartholomew is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA22 8EX), in the parish of Yeovilton and District.
- What is Church of St Bartholomew?
- Church of St Bartholomew — church in Yeovilton, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Bartholomew?
- The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA22 8EX.
- When was Church of St Bartholomew built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Who owns Church of St Bartholomew?
- Church of St Bartholomew is owned by | designation1 =Grade II* Listed Building.
- Is Church of St Bartholomew a listed building?
- Church of St Bartholomew is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Bartholomew free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Bartholomew is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Bartholomew?
- The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA22 8EX.