Church of All Saints | |
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Town or city | Selworthy |
Country | England |
Coordinates | 51°12′37″N 3°32′51″W / 51.2102°N 3.5476°W |
Completed | 15th century |
The Church of All Saints which sits on a hillside above Selworthy, Somerset, England is a whitewashed 15th-century Church, with a 14th-century tower. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. [1]
The pulpit includes a 17th-century hourglass and the iron-bound parish chest dates from the same time. [2] Within the church is a copy of the Chained Book of 1609 by Bishop John Jewel, entitled Defense of the Apologie of the Church of England. [3]
In the churchyard is a medieval cross with three octagonal steps, a square socket, and an octagonal shaft. The head is missing. [4] [5] The churchyard provides views across the valley to Dunkery Beacon. [6]
The Second World War cryptographer, William Clarke is buried there. [7]
Church of All Saints | |
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General information | |
Town or city | Selworthy |
Country | England |
Coordinates | 51°12′37″N 3°32′51″W / 51.2102°N 3.5476°W |
Completed | 15th century |
The Church of All Saints which sits on a hillside above Selworthy, Somerset, England is a whitewashed 15th-century Church, with a 14th-century tower. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. [1]
The pulpit includes a 17th-century hourglass and the iron-bound parish chest dates from the same time. [2] Within the church is a copy of the Chained Book of 1609 by Bishop John Jewel, entitled Defense of the Apologie of the Church of England. [3]
In the churchyard is a medieval cross with three octagonal steps, a square socket, and an octagonal shaft. The head is missing. [4] [5] The churchyard provides views across the valley to Dunkery Beacon. [6]
The Second World War cryptographer, William Clarke is buried there. [7]