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St Philip and St James church

Grade II* listed Church of St Philip and St James at Norton St Philip in Somerset.

A hand-held zoom shot which has not turned out too bad.

Taken from Wikipedia:
The current building has elements dating back from the 13th and 14th centuries, however it is likely there was a church on the site before the Norman Conquest.

In 1345 the fair which had been granted to Hinton Priory was transferred to Norton St Philip which provided much of the income for the church.

The noted diarist Samuel Pepys visited the church in the 17th century and described the tomb of one of the Knights Templar which is now thought to be that of a lawyer or merchant from 1460. He also described the story of the "Fair Maids of Foscott", believed to be conjoined twins from a local village now known as Foxcote.
The memorials in the church include one to a soldier slain in Norton St Philip in 1643 during the English Civil War. There were further military casualties in the village during a skirmish in the Monmouth Rebellion

A major Victorian restoration was undertaken by George Gilbert Scott in the 1840s. In 2000 further restoration work was undertaken with new wood and steel vestry, toilets and meeting facilities being installed.

The tower has a clock by Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy and Charles Frodsham dating from 1841, and six bells. The east window has stained glass by Christopher Webb. In other windows there is much older glass.

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19 comments

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding shot!

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8 years ago

Polyrus replied to William Sutherland:

Thank you, William.
8 years ago ( translate )

John FitzGerald said:

Excellent composition and light. Makes me feel good.
8 years ago

Polyrus replied to John FitzGerald:

Many thanks, John. It made me feel good seeing the view too! I'm not religious but it made me think of the anthem Jerusalem, as both the weather and the setting were perfect.
8 years ago

Pam J said:

Pure Classic...

Beautiful !
8 years ago ( translate )

Polyrus replied to Pam J:

Thanks a lot, Pam.
I hoped this might appeal as a reminder of England's "green and pleasant land" ;-)
8 years ago

Gudrun said:

It's lovely and typically English! From the outside at least the Victorian restorations haven't done any damage,-)
8 years ago

Polyrus replied to Gudrun:

I think it would have been more typical if it had been raining, Gudrun. However, I know what you mean and this was a glorious day weather-wise.
8 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wow, what a beautiful scene.
Congrats on Explore.
8 years ago

Polyrus replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you for your views and your news, Jaap. That makes my 99th on Explore and if I can achieve another before the end of the year, I will be more than happy ;-)
8 years ago

tiabunna said:

A lovely setting for the old church.
8 years ago

Polyrus replied to tiabunna:

All would surely agree with you, George. Thanks for dropping by.
8 years ago

FMW51 said:

An excellent photograph!
I like it very much dear Neil!
Congrats on EXPLORE!
8 years ago

Polyrus replied to FMW51:

Thank you kindly for letting me know your thoughts, Frank. Most appreciated.
8 years ago

Polyrus said:

Thank you, señor.
8 years ago
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