The Abbey of St Gregory the Great recalls a great French cathedral.
Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset
It is perhaps not surprising, for the Benedictine community that settled at Downside in 1814 had its origins in northern France.
However, the great Roman Catholic church that was eventually built has work by eminent British architects including Sir Gile sGilbert Scott (nave and tower) and Sir Ninian Comper (great east window and Lady chapel furniture).
The church serves not only the monastic community but also the adjacent Roman Catholic boarding school.
Binegar, Somerset
Leigh on Mendip, Somerset
The magnificent pinaccled tower of St Giles, built around 1480, dominates the surrounding village and is reputed to be the best tower in the Mendips.
Chewton Mendip, Somerset
The tower alone is reason enough to visit this church, a distinctive landmark high in the Mendips.
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