Church of St Martin, Worle
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The Church of St Martin in Worle within the English county of Somerset has Norman origins. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
History
St Martin's Church was built in 1125 and rebuilt during the 14th and 15th centuries, with major restoration and extension work in 1870.[1] It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
Following the dissolution of the monasteries the carved misericords from Woodspring Priory were moved to St Martin's.[2]
The Church is now ecumenical, with Methodist as well as Church of England ministers. The parish and benefice of Worle is within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]
Architecture
The stone building has a tiled roof and consists of a four bay nave, chancel and north aisle. The three-stage tower is supported by angle buttresses.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e Historic England. "Church of Saint Martin (1137549)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ Tomalin, David John; Crook, Christopher (2007). Woodspring Priory. The Landmark Trust.
- ^ "St Martin, Worle". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
External links
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- Church web site