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Church of St Mary Magdalene, Sparkford

Coordinates: 51°01′44″N 2°33′32″W / 51.0290°N 2.5589°W / 51.0290; -2.5589
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Church of St Mary Magdalene
LocationChurch Road, Sparkford, Somerset, BA22 7JZ England
Coordinates51°01′44″N 2°33′32″W / 51.0290°N 2.5589°W / 51.0290; -2.5589
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of St Mary Magdalene
Designated24 March 1961[1]
Reference no.1243352
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Sparkford is located in Somerset
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Sparkford
Location of Church of St Mary Magdalene in Somerset

The Anglican Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sparkford, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

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The church was built in the 14th century. In 1824 the church was restored and the nave rebuilt.[1]

The parish is part of the Cam Vale benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[2][3]

Architecture

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The stone building has hamstone dressings and slate roofs. It consists of a three-bay nave and a two-bay chancel with a small chapel and organ to the south. The three-stage tower has an embattled parapet and is supported by corner buttresses.[1]

Most of the interior fittings are from the 19th century, but it does have a 17th-century altar table and pulpit.[1] There are also unusual cast iron bench-ends.[4]

The churchyard is the location of the 20th century philosopher and teacher, John Godolphin Bennett

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Church of St Mary Magdalene". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  2. ^ "St Mary Magdalene". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  3. ^ "St Mary Magdalene, Sparkford". Cam Vale Benefice. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Sparkford St Mary Magdalene". Dawson Heritage. Archived from the original on 6 January 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2018.