Built 1751 Reference no. 1295976 | Designated 11 March 1968 | |
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Location Berkley, Somerset, England | ||
The Anglican Church of St Mary in Berkley within the English county of Somerset is a Grade II* listed building which was built in 1751.
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The parish is part of the benefice of Beckington with Standerwick, Berkley, Lullington, Orchardleigh and Rodden within the archdeadonry of Wells.
History
The church, dedicated to St Mary, was built in 1751 by Thomas Prowse of Berkley House.
Architecture
The whitewashed stone church has a west tower and a hip roof with stone slates. The nave has a central glazed cupola.
The walls and gate piers around the church date from the mid 18th century.
Interior
The interior of the church includes a recently restored organ. There are a pair of 17th century panel backed chairs. The font, pulpit and pews date from the mid 19th century.
Graveyard
The graveyard contains the garves of the local population including some notable tombs. The tomb of William Hall is made of Doulting Stone and dates from 1670. The Bath stone tomb of Joseph Singer is inscribed for several members of the Singer family from the 18th and early 19th centuries.
There are also several where it is not known who was buried in the tombs.