St Thomas à Becket Church, Widcombe, Medieval parish church in Widcombe, England.
Description
St Thomas à Becket Church is a medieval parish church in Widcombe with stone walls, a square tower, and pointed Gothic windows from the late 1400s. The building displays the architectural style typical of Somerset churches from that era, with its characteristic stonework and window designs.
History
Construction took place between 1490 and 1498 under Prior John Cantlow of Bath Abbey, replacing an earlier Norman structure on the same site. This building work reflects the church construction activity of the late medieval period in the region.
Culture
The north battlements display a weaver's shuttle symbol, reflecting the church's connection to the textile trade that was central to life in this part of Bath.
Practical
The church is located in a residential area and is accessible on days when services take place. The burial grounds surrounding the building can be visited on foot and contain records spanning back to the 1700s.
Did you know?
In 1847, the church bells were moved to the newly built St Matthews Church, inspiring local stories about their removal. This event represents a little-known moment in the area's past that few visitors hear about.
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