Church of St Martin, Worle

Church of Saint Martin
LocationWorle, Somerset, England
Coordinates51°21′41″N 2°55′50″W / 51.3614°N 2.9306°W / 51.3614; -2.9306 -->
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of Saint Martin
Designated19 May 1983[1]
Reference no.1137549
Location of Church of Saint Martin in Somerset

The Church of St Martin in Worle within the English county of Somerset has Norman origins. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

St Martin's Church was built in 1125 and rebuilt during the 14th and 15th centuries, with major restoration and extension work in 1870.[1] It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Following the dissolution of the monasteries the carved misericords from Woodspring Priory were moved to St Martin's.[2]

The Church is now ecumenical, with Methodist as well as Church of England ministers. The parish and benefice of Worle is within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]

Architecture

The stone building has a tiled roof and consists of a four bay nave, chancel and north aisle. The three-stage tower is supported by angle buttresses.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Historic England. "Church of Saint Martin (1137549)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  2. ^ Tomalin, David John; Crook, Christopher (2007). Woodspring Priory. The Landmark Trust.
  3. ^ "St Martin, Worle". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 13 March 2017.