The Anglican Church of St Roch at Pendomer in Closworth, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Church of St Roch | |
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| Location | Pendomer, Closworth, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 50°53′28″N 2°40′55″W / 50.8910°N 2.6819°W |
| Built | 14th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St Roch |
| Designated | 19 April 1961[1] |
| Reference no. | 1307971 |
  Location of Church of St Roch in Somerset | |
History
editThe church, dedicated to Saint Roch, was built in the 14th century, although 1297 has been suggested.[2] It was modified in the 15th.[1]
The parish is part of the Coker Ridge benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]
Architecture
editThe stone building has hamstone dressings and clay tile roofs. It has a single-cell plan with a two-stage west tower with a parapet.[1]
The interior includes a memorial dating from 1328 and an effigy of a knight believed to be John de Domer.[1] There are remains of 15th century stained glass in some of the windows.[4]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ a b c d e "Church of Saint Roch". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ "The Church of Saint Roch". Pendomer. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ "St Roch". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ Pevsner, Nikolaus (1958). South and West Somerset. Penguin Books. pp. 270–271.
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