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St Mary Magdalene

The tower alone is reason enough to visit this church, a distinctive landmark high in the Mendips.

Chewton Mendip, Somerset

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Address

Church Lane
Chewton Mendip
Somerset
BA3 4SW

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51.2751012, -2.5794653

It is one of the tallest Somerset towers and one of the finest, and its date of 1541 also makes it one of the last to be built before the Reformation.

The church to which it was added is much older, there is Norman work in the north door and in the east wall of the nave and chancel arch.

People in trouble could use the 'frith stool' or sanctuary seat, built into the wall under a window on the north side of the chancel. It entitled them to claim the protection of the church.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

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