Church of St Andrew, Thorne Coffin

Church of St Andrew
LocationThorne Coffin, Somerset, England
Coordinates50°57′21″N 2°40′34″W / 50.9559°N 2.6762°W / 50.9559; -2.6762
Built14th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of St Andrew
Designated19 April 1961[1]
Reference no.1263070
Location of Church of St Andrew in Somerset

The Church of St Andrew in Thorne Coffin, Somerset, England, was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The church was built in the 14th century and restored in 1891. The north porch was built in 1613.[1]

The parish is part of the Five Crosses benefice which includes Tintinhull, Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil Marsh, Thorne Coffin and Lufton, within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[2][3]

Architecture

The stone building has a tiled roof with a small bellcote.[4] It consists of a one-bay chancel and two-bay nave, with small porches on the northern and southern sides.[1]

The interior fittings, including the font are 18th century except the octagonal pulpit which dates from 1624.[1]

The churchyard is surrounded a 3 metres (9.8 ft) high wall and is home to several Yew trees.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Church of St Andrew". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Our Churches". Five Crosses Benefice. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  3. ^ "St Andrew". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Parishes: Thorne". British History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Thorne Conservation Area Appraisal" (PDF). South Somerset Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 August 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2018.