Church of St Saviour, Puxton

The Church of St Saviour is a 13th-century parish church in Puxton with a Norman nave and later Perpendicular outer walls. The building sits on a raised mound and the 15th-century tower leans noticeably to one side.

The building began as a chapel serving the church of St Andrew in Banwell but received consecration as an independent parish church in 1539. This change allowed the local community to have its own place of worship.

The name St Saviour refers to Christ and reflects the community's religious dedication. Inside, old oak pews and a Norman font show how worshippers gathered and practiced their faith over many centuries.

Entry to the interior is level and makes it easy for visitors with different mobility needs to look around. The building sits in a rural setting with parking nearby and is open for visits during daylight hours.

The 15th-century tower tilts noticeably because of settling in the peaty ground, which limited how high builders could raise the structure. This lean tells a quiet story of the difficult conditions early builders faced.

Location: Puxton

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 51.36520,-2.85360

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08