Church of St Mary, North Petherton, Medieval church in North Petherton, England
The Church of St Mary features a 112-foot tower with detailed stonework decorations and contains six bells within its Perpendicular architectural structure.
The religious site predates the Norman Conquest, with the current building constructed around 1490 incorporating elements from the 13th century structure.
The interior space includes a minstrel gallery from 1623, a 15th-century carved wooden pulpit, and continues to serve the local parish community.
Located on Fore Street, the church requires extensive repairs to its roof and north aisle parapet, with ongoing restoration work supported by heritage grants.
The tower displays carved stone figures called hunky punks representing various animals, a characteristic feature of Somerset church architecture.
Location: North Petherton
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 51.09210,-3.01481
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:14
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