Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton
In or near Bawdrip.
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton — church in Puriton, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgwater · 4.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Michael and All Angels in Puriton, the nearest railway station is Bridgwater, located 4.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TA7 8BX, and entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton 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 Puriton, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1707°, -2.9735°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Michael and All Angels in Puriton, Somerset, England was constructed from local Blue Lias stone. It has an early 13th-century tower, with the remainder of the building dating from the 14th and 15th centuries. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The building is on the site of a previous church, built in the 11th century, which was given by Robert de Chandos to Goldcliff Priory in South Wales in 1113. The building is made up of a chancel, which was rebuilt in 1489 and again between 1859 and 1874, and a nave, which was rebuilt in the 15th century, with a north aisle and south porch, all built from local Blue Lias. The west tower has a pyramid roof and holds bells including one from the medieval Bristol foundry and three of 1725 by Abraham Rudhall.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Michael and All Angels in Puriton, Somerset, England was constructed from local Blue Lias stone. It has an early 13th-century tower, with the remainder of the building dating from the 14th and 15th centuries. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The building is on the site of a previous church, built in the 11th century, which was given by Robert de Chandos to Goldcliff Priory in South Wales in 1113. The building is made up of a chancel, which was rebuilt in 1489 and again between 1859 and 1874, and a nave, which was rebuilt in the 15th century, with a north aisle and south porch, all built from local Blue Lias. The west tower has a pyramid roof and holds bells including one from the medieval Bristol foundry and three of 1725 by Abraham Rudhall. The parish is part of the Link benefice of Puriton and Pawlett, Cossington, Bawdrip and Woolavington within the Sedgemoor deanery. Church Commissioners Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 dated 5.8.2021
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- Coordinates
- 51.1707, -2.9735
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Puriton
- Postcode
- TA7 8BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Established
- 1401
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgwater — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117636 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Puriton-Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton?
- Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA7 8BX), in the parish of Puriton.
- What is Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton?
- Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton — church in Puriton, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA7 8BX.
- When was Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton built?
- Built or established in 1401.
- Is Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton a listed building?
- Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael and All Angels, Puriton?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA7 8BX.