Church of St Michael, Brent Knoll, Medieval church in Brent Knoll, England.
The Church of St Michael features a three-stage tower with gargoyles, buttresses, and Norman elements including a decorated doorway with zigzag patterns.
The structure incorporates components from various periods, with its Norman column in the north aisle dating to the 11th century and extensive modifications in the 14th century.
The wooden bench ends display elaborate medieval carvings depicting a narrative about a fox dressed as an abbot, representing tensions with Glastonbury Abbey.
The church remains open daily from 9 AM to 4 PM, offering street parking and level access for visitors exploring the historical architecture.
Three sequential bench end carvings tell a story where geese execute a fox-dressed abbot, inspiring the name of the local pub Fox and Geese.
Location: Brent Knoll
Inception: 11 century
GPS coordinates: 51.25200,-2.95390
Latest update: March 28, 2025 18:09
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