St Mary's Church, Hardington Bampfylde, Somerset
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St Mary's Church in Hardington Bampfylde -
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A charming church that hides a tragic history
This peaceful church in a working farmyard has beautiful unspoilt Georgian furnishings and a wonderfully preserved Norman tower - one of the smallest complete church towers in England.
Yet the tranquil atmosphere hides a tragic history: the church and village became almost extinct during the Black Death of 1348.
The Bampfylde family restored the village fortunes in the fifteenth century, and inside the church you can see several Bampfylde memorials - as well as delightful box pews, pulpit and altar rails, also remains of wall paintings and a Royal Arms of Charles I.
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The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Hemington, Somerset
1.00 miles
A Norman Church with a glorious tower and a fascinating interior
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Holcombe Old Church, Somerset
4.73 miles
In the shadow of the great Abbey of Downside
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St Mary's Church, Old Dilton, Wiltshire
7.52 miles
Church with a curious spire near the White Horse
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Access information
The entrance on the south side is from a flat, small grass churchyard surrounded by farm buildings and houses. There is one shallow step from the door to the stone tiled nave, and a further step up to the altar.
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Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings only a small number have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
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Directions
3 miles north west of Frome, off A362
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Frome (4 miles)
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History & Further Information
Hardington Bampfylde St Mary's Church Plan
Click here to download a copy of the Church Plan which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church. This is a working document that will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you.
Hardington Bampfylde is in our West region. We are actively looking for volunteers to help with fundraising for this church - if you can help, get in touch.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church 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
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Somerset. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
St Mary's Hardington Bampfylde Guidebook
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Volunteering Opportunities
We are actively looking for volunteers to help with fundraising for this church - if you can help, get in touch.
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Community information
Hardington Bampfylde St Mary's Church Plan
Click the link above to download a copy of the Church Plan which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church. This is a working document that will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!
The Church of St Mary's, Hardington is in our west region.
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