Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Christopher, Lympsham
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Church of St Christopher, Lympsham — church in Lympsham, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weston-super-Mare · 7.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Christopher in Lympsham is located at postcode BS24 0DT. The nearest railway station is Weston-super-Mare, which is 7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Christopher, Lympsham 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 Lympsham, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2827°, -2.9546°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Christopher in Lympsham, Somerset, England dates from the 15th century, and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It is known that Bartholomew de England was appointed rector at Lympsham in 1274, although the parish had been given by Ine of Wessex to Glastonbury Abbey in 690 remaining part of the Abbey estates until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539. During the 19th century extensive restoration was carried out by Rev A. J. Stephenson and his son, J. H. Stephenson. Further refurbishment was undertaken in 1909. Archaeological exploration in 2001 uncovered a copper alloy coin from Bath dated 1670.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Christopher in Lympsham, Somerset, England dates from the 15th century, and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It is known that Bartholomew de England was appointed rector at Lympsham in 1274, although the parish had been given by Ine of Wessex to Glastonbury Abbey in 690 remaining part of the Abbey estates until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539. During the 19th century extensive restoration was carried out by Rev A. J. Stephenson and his son, J. H. Stephenson. Further refurbishment was undertaken in 1909. Archaeological exploration in 2001 uncovered a copper alloy coin from Bath dated 1670. The parish is part of the benefice of Brent Knoll, East Brent and Lympsham, within the deanery of Axbridge.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2827, -2.9546
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Lympsham
- Postcode
- BS24 0DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Established
- 1401
- Nearest railway station
- Weston-super-Mare — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117386 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Christopher's Church, Lympsham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Christopher Lympsham.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Christopher, Lympsham?
- Church of St Christopher, Lympsham is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS24 0DT), in the parish of Lympsham.
- What is Church of St Christopher, Lympsham?
- Church of St Christopher, Lympsham — church in Lympsham, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Christopher, Lympsham?
- The nearest railway station is Weston-super-Mare, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS24 0DT.
- When was Church of St Christopher, Lympsham built?
- Built or established in 1401.
- Is Church of St Christopher, Lympsham a listed building?
- Church of St Christopher, Lympsham is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Christopher, Lympsham a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Christopher, Lympsham is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Church of St Christopher, Lympsham free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Christopher, Lympsham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Christopher, Lympsham?
- The nearest railway station is Weston-super-Mare, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS24 0DT.