Church of St Michael and All Angels, Flax Bourton

The Anglican Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Flax Bourton in the English county of Somerset was built in the 12th century. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Church of St. Michael and All Angels
LocationFlax Bourton, Somerset, England
Coordinates51.4212°N 2.7110°W / 51.4212; -2.7110
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of St. Michael and All Angels
Designated11 October 1961[1]
Reference no.1129835
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameRemains of Churchyard Cross, in the Churchyard and to the south of St. Michael's Church
Designated16 March 1984[2]
Reference no.1137771
Location of Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Somerset

History

The original construction of the church was in the 12th century however it was altered several times between the late 13th and 15th centuries. Victorian restoration in the mid 19th century was carried out by John Norton.[1]

The parish is part of the benefice of Long Ashton with Barrow Gurney and Flax Bourton within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]

Architecture

The church consists of a three-bay nave and chancel with a north aisle and south porch. The three-stage west tower is supported by diagonal buttresses.[1]

Inside the church is a 12th-century font.[1]

The remains of a late medieval churchyard cross on a square base can be seen in the churchyard.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Church of St. Michael and All Angels". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  2. "Remains of Churchyard Cross, in the Churchyard and to the south of St. Michael's Church". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  3. "St Michael & All Angels, Flax Bourton". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
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