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Church of St Mary, Berrow

Church of St Mary, Berrow — church in Berrow, Somerset, England, UK.

Church of St Mary, Berrow

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Church of St Mary, Berrow 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 Berrow, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2669°, -3.0135°.

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The Church of St Mary in Berrow, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century and was restored in the 19th. It has been designated as a grade I listed building. The church is built of limestone from the Mendip Hills with Hamstone for the decoration. The south aisle is from the 15th century but was remodeled during the Victorian era. The two-stage tower, which dates from the 15th century, contains a bell dating from 1801 and made by Thomas and James Bilbie of the Bilbie family, along with four other bells. It can be seen from the sea and was once painted white to act as a lighthouse. The interior includes 14th and 15th century fonts. The Anglican parish is part of the Berrow and Brean benefice within the archdeaconry of Wells.

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Coordinates
51.2669, -3.0135
District
Somerset
Parish
Berrow
Postcode
TA8 2LL
Parliamentary constituency
Bridgwater
Established
1201

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Mary, Berrow?
Church of St Mary, Berrow is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.2669°, -3.0135°.
When was Church of St Mary, Berrow built?
Church of St Mary, Berrow dates to 1201 — the Norman & medieval period.
Is Church of St Mary, Berrow a listed building?
Church of St Mary, Berrow carries the heritage designation "Grade I listed building" — a protective status under UK heritage law.