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Church of St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat

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Country
  
United Kingdom

Founded
  
c. 12th century

Diocese
  
Denomination
  
Church of England

Status
  
Heritage designation
  
Listed building

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat

Location
  
Wraxall RoadDitcheat, Somerset

Website
  
www.ditcheatchurch.co.uk

Founder(s)
  
Address
  
Shepton Mallet BA4 6QX, UK

The Church of St Mary Magdalen in Ditcheat, Somerset, England, has 12th-century origins. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building.

It was built by the Abbots of Glastonbury Abbey. The chancel dates from the 14th century and the celestory from the 15th.

The lower part of the tower was built around 1300 with the upper stages being added in the 15th century.

The interior includes a large wall painting of St Christopher which dates from the late medieval period. The shields of Robert Stillington, Abbot John Selwood and Dean Gunthorpe can be seen above the chancel.

The churchyard contains war graves of a soldier of World War I and a soldier and airman of World War II.

The Anglican parish is part of the Fosse Trinity benefice within the Wells archdeaconry.

References

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat Wikipedia


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