Church of the Holy Cross, Thornfalcon

Church in Somerset, England

51°00′36″N 3°01′22″W / 51.0101°N 3.0229°W / 51.0101; -3.0229Completed14th century

The Church of the Holy Cross in Thornfalcon, Somerset, England dates from the 14th century and was restored in 1882 by Benjamin Ferrey. It has been designated as a grade I listed building.[1]

The font dates from a building which stood on the site in the later 13th century, parts of which may remain in the walls of the nave and chancel.[2]

The tower contains five bells the oldest of which was cast in 1609.[2]

The parish is part of the benefice of Creech St Michael and Ruishton with Thornfalcon within the Taunton deanery.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Church of the Holy Cross". historicengland.org.uk. English Heritage. Retrieved 17 October 2008.
  2. ^ a b Stokes, George. "A short guide to Thornfalcon Parish Church" (PDF). Ruishton. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
  3. ^ "Holy Cross, Thornfalcon". Church of England. Retrieved 12 November 2011.