Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Cuthbert, Wells
In or near Wells.
Church of St Cuthbert, Wells — church in Wells, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale · 9.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Cuthbert is located in Wells, Somerset, with the postcode BA5 2PZ. The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, which is approximately 9.8 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Cuthbert, Wells is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Wells, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2083°, -2.6503°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Cuthbert is an Anglican parish church in Wells, Somerset, England, dating from the 13th century. It is often mistaken for the cathedral. It has a fine Somerset stone tower and a superb carved roof. It is a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Cuthbert is an Anglican parish church in Wells, Somerset, England, dating from the 13th century. It is often mistaken for the cathedral. It has a fine Somerset stone tower and a superb carved roof. It is a Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
The dedication of the church to St Cuthbert suggests Saxon origins. Originally an Early English building (13th century), from which the arcade pillars survive, when the clerestory and angel roof were added to the seven-bay aisled nave. It has been replaced with the current tower over the west door. Bells were cast for the tower by Roger Purdy. The present tower, the third highest in Somerset, is of 3 stages, with the top stage occupying half the total height. The height to the battlements is 123 feet (37 metres), and when the top stones of the pinnacles are included, the total height is 151 feet (46 metres). The nave's coloured ceiling was repainted in 1963 at the instigation of the then…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2083, -2.6503
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Wells
- Postcode
- BA5 2PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117390 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Cuthbert's Church, Wells (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stcuthbertwells.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Cuthbert, Wells?
- Church of St Cuthbert, Wells is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA5 2PZ), in the parish of Wells.
- What is Church of St Cuthbert, Wells?
- Church of St Cuthbert, Wells — church in Wells, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Cuthbert, Wells?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA5 2PZ.
- When was Church of St Cuthbert, Wells built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Who owns Church of St Cuthbert, Wells?
- Church of St Cuthbert, Wells is owned by | current_tenants =.
- Is Church of St Cuthbert, Wells a listed building?
- Church of St Cuthbert, Wells is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Cuthbert, Wells a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Cuthbert, Wells is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Church of St Cuthbert, Wells free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Cuthbert, Wells is free to enter.