St Gregory's Church, Weare
| Church of St Gregory | |
|---|---|
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  Location within Somerset | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Weare |
| Country | England |
| Completed | 11th century |
The Church of St Gregory in Weare, Somerset, England dates from the 11th century, although most of the building is from the 15th, and has been designated as a grade I listed building.[1]
The tower was built around 1407.[2] It is in four stages with pinnacles and pierced parapet.[3]
In the churchyard is a 15th-century cross,[4] and a 19th-century church room.[5]
In 1257 the church was granted to St Augustine's Abbey in Bristol and after the dissolution of the monasteries given to the dean and chapter of Bristol Cathedral.[6]
The font is older than the building dating from about 1150, while the pulpit is Jacobean.[7]
The parish is part of the Crook Peak benefice within the Axbridge deanery.[8]
British Comedian Frankie Howerd is buried in the church grounds.
See also
References
- ^ "Church of St Gregory". Images of England. Retrieved 3 March 2008.
- ^ Poyntz Wright, Peter (1981). The Parish Church Towers of Somerset, Their construction, craftsmanship and chronology 1350 - 1550. Avebury Publishing Company. ISBN 0-86127-502-0.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|month=(help) - ^ "Weare". GENUKI. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ^ "Churchyard Cross in churchyard approximately 10 Metres South of Nave, Church of St Gregory". Images of England. English Heritage. Retrieved 9 February 2009.
- ^ "Church Room, 15 metres north of tower, Church of St Gregory". Images of England. English Heritage. Retrieved 9 February 2009.
- ^ Bush, Robin (1994). Somerset: The Complete Guide. Dovecote Press. p. 214. ISBN 1-874336-26-1.
- ^ "Weare". Crook Peak Parish. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ^ "St Gregory, Weare". Church of England. Retrieved 16 November 2011.