Church of St Mary the Virgin, Norton Sub Hamdon, Medieval parish church in Norton Sub Hamdon, England.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin features a substantial five-stage tower reaching 98 feet high with corner buttresses and a battlemented parapet.
Built around 1250, the church underwent significant reconstruction in 1510 and required restoration after a lightning strike damaged the tower in 1894.
The church maintains its role as a central gathering place for the Norton Sub Hamdon community through regular services and monthly Benefice Cafe meetings.
Located on Church Lane, the building welcomes visitors to explore its architectural elements, including the 17th-century dovecote in the churchyard.
The churchyard contains the final resting place of Paddy Ashdown, former Liberal Democrats leader and prominent British political figure.
Location: Norton-sub-Hamdon
Inception: 13 century
GPS coordinates: 50.94000,-2.75361
Latest update: March 10, 2025 03:01
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