Historic churches · South West England
Church of St George, Bicknoller
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Church of St George, Bicknoller — church in Bicknoller, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stogumber · 2.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St George in Bicknoller is located at postcode TA4 4EW and is approximately 2.2 km from the nearest railway station, Stogumber. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St George, Bicknoller is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Bicknoller, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1472°, -3.2727°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St George in Bicknoller, Somerset, England dates from the 12th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The church is dominated by a 1000-year-old yew tree in its grounds. The church, which is decorated with a collection of carved angels and nightmarish animal heads, was largely rebuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries. The interior includes a 12th-century pillar piscina. There is a memorial to William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, who spent his holidays in the village from 1933 to 1944. The organ dates from 1922 and has a carved oak case. It was built by the Positive Organ Company. The bells in the tower include one which was previously at St Saviour's in Larkhall, Bath. In 2012 plans were underway to install and sixth bell.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Quantocks SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Quantock Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St George in Bicknoller, Somerset, England dates from the 12th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The church is dominated by a 1000-year-old yew tree in its grounds. The church, which is decorated with a collection of carved angels and nightmarish animal heads, was largely rebuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries. The interior includes a 12th-century pillar piscina. There is a memorial to William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, who spent his holidays in the village from 1933 to 1944. The organ dates from 1922 and has a carved oak case. It was built by the Positive Organ Company. The bells in the tower include one which was previously at St Saviour's in Larkhall, Bath. In 2012 plans were underway to install and sixth bell. The parish is part of the Quantock Towers benefice within the Taunton archdeaconry.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1472, -3.2727
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Bicknoller
- Postcode
- TA4 4EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Stogumber — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117404 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St George's Church, Bicknoller (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bicknoller church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St George, Bicknoller?
- Church of St George, Bicknoller is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA4 4EW), in the parish of Bicknoller.
- What is Church of St George, Bicknoller?
- Church of St George, Bicknoller — church in Bicknoller, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St George, Bicknoller?
- The nearest railway station is Stogumber, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA4 4EW.
- When was Church of St George, Bicknoller built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is Church of St George, Bicknoller a listed building?
- Church of St George, Bicknoller is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St George, Bicknoller a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St George, Bicknoller is part of the The Quantocks SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Quantock Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St George, Bicknoller free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St George, Bicknoller is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St George, Bicknoller?
- The nearest railway station is Stogumber, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA4 4EW.