Church of St Margaret, Thorne St Margaret
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| Location | Thorne St Margaret, Somerset, England |
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| Built | 15th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St Margaret | |
| Designated | 25 January 1956[1] |
| Reference no. | 1180128 |
The Anglican Church of St Margaret in Thorne St Margaret, Somerset, England was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1][2]
History
The tower survives from the 15th century the rest of the church was subject to Victorian restoration undertaken in 1865 by C.E. Giles, or Benjamin Ferrey.[1] A west window, with stained glass was added in 1907.[3]
The parish is part of the Wellington and District benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]
Architecture
The red sandstone building with hamstone dressings has a slate roof. It consists of a three-bay nave, a three-bay aisle with a south porch and a two-bay chancel. The two-stage tower is supported by diagonal buttresses.[1]
Inside the church is a chalice shaped Saxon font,[5] which was reinstalled in the church after being found in the churchyard.[4]
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