Christ Church, Frome
| Christ Church | |
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| Location | Frome, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 51°13′46″N 2°19′34″W / 51.2295°N 2.3260°W |
| Built | 1818 |
| Architect | George Allen Underwood |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Christ Church |
| Designated | 22 July 1949[1] |
| Reference no. | 1057853 |
  Location of Christ Church in Somerset | |
The Anglican Christ Church in Frome, Somerset, England, was built in 1817 and 1818. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
History
[edit]The church was built in 1817 and 1818 by George Allen Underwood.[1] It was built as a "free church" which meant that no-one paid pew rent.[2]
The building was altered and extended in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.[1] Further work to add a toilet and kitchen took place in 2014.[3]
The parish is part of the benefice of Christ Church with Saint Mary's within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]
Architecture
[edit]The stone building consists of a four-bay aisled nave and an east tower.[1] The chancel in beneath the tower in the crossing.[5]
The lady chapel was built on to the church in 1929 by Harold Brakspear and projects from the wall of the building.[1] The tower is supported by clasping buttresses.[1]
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ a b c d e f g "Christ Church". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ "Christ Church with St. Mary's, Frome". Christ Church with St. Mary’s, Frome. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ "Frome Christ Church". b2. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ "Christ Church". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ "Christ Church". Christ Church with St. Mary’s, Frome. Retrieved 29 December 2017.