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- Pensford, Somerset (Church of St Thomas a Becket)
Set in a pretty village with the River Chew running around it this 14th-century tower stands against a dramatically backdrop of railway viaduct arches. The rest of this church has been converted to a home.
The tower has three stages, with a west doorway and unusual 15th-century windows to the top stage.
Inside, it has an elaborate vaulted ceiling and a fine Medieval bell-frame above a Perpendicular font, a 17th-century pulpit, and text and benefaction boards.
There is no access to the interior.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
Coming towards Bristol on the A37, come down the hill into Pensford and the tower can be found on the left hand side, close to the railway viaduct off the small lane that crosses the river in the middle of the village
Nearest railway station: Keynsham (4 miles)
ST 618 637
01/05/12
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Somerset County Guide (PDF, 4.7mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Somerset. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
St James' Church, Cameley, Somerset
Somerset's 'Sleeping Beauty'
Cameley, Temple Cloud, Bristol, Somerset, BS39 5AH
See church page
Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Bristol, Bristol
An elegant Georgian survivor in a city centre location. A church from our finest shortlist.
Thomas Lane, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6JG
See church page
Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol, Bristol
A church rising out of Bristol's North Gate
Broad Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 2EZ
See church page
Temple Church The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/temple-church
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Somerset churches are in CCT’s West region.
Visit Somerset tourism website
Somerset & Dorset Family History website
Somerset Archaeological & Natural History Society
Friends of Somerset Churches & Chapels
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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