More information : (SJ 53350193) St Mary's Church (NAT) (1)
This church, like the castle at Acton Burnell (SJ 50 SW 6), was built by Robert Burnell, Chancellor to Edward I and the Bishop of Bath and Wells. The church is earlier, stylistically, than the castle (2).
Detailed description of the building. A date of c 1260-70 is proposed stylistic grounds. (3)
Church of St Mary. Parish church. 1250-80, restored and tower added in 1887-9. Grade I (See list for details) (4). |