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13th century

Windows, Wall and buttresses at the church of St Mary in Bridgwater, Somerset,

It was built in the 13th century, and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It is dedicated to Saint Mary, the Virgin. The first vicar was recorded c1170, (Wikipedia.)

In July 1685, during the Monmouth Rebellion, the Duke of Monmouth watched from the tower as the forces of King James II assembled, at Westonzoyland, under the command of the Earl of Feversham prior to the Battle of Sedgemoor, Which was the last battle fought on English soil.

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42 comments

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wonderful architectural image Roger
8 weeks ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you Jaap
8 weeks ago ( translate )

Heide said:

Sehr schön die Farben und Formen der historischen Kirche.
Eine wunderbare Aufnahme, besonders attraktiv in Groß.
8 weeks ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to Heide:

Thank you for the lovely comments Heide
7 weeks ago

Andy Rodker said:

Good capture of the excellent brick / slate work (not sure what the stone is but I like it!)
8 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Andy Rodker:

Many thanks Andy, I'm fairly sure the walls are blue lias limestone and the windows in some form of sandstone, the little bit of the tower visable top left is Wembdon red sandstone quarried locally.
7 weeks ago

William Sutherland said:

Magnificent capture! Stay well!

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8 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to William Sutherland:

Thank you William
7 weeks ago ( translate )

Kawasirius said:

Magnifique façade de cette église avec des pierres d'angle dorées.Sur fond gris, c'est superbe !
Bien vu et présenté, Roger ! Passez une bonne journée !
7 weeks ago ( translate )

©UdoSm said:

Unbelievable what effort was made at that time when building...
7 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to ©UdoSm:

Thank you, Udo, the church has some amazing details
7 weeks ago

Schussentäler said:

sehr schöne Aufnahme dieser historischen Baukunst
7 weeks ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to Schussentäler:

Thank you
7 weeks ago

Annemarie said:

love the brick and stone pattern and colors here
HWW Roger
7 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Annemarie:

Many thanks Annemarie, appreciated.
7 weeks ago