Church Of St Mary Magdalene, Withiel Florey
History
Parts of the church date back to the 12th century. In 1110 it was the property of Taunton Priory. In the 15th century the nave was extended and the tower and porch added. In 1848 a Victorian restoration was carried out and the vestry added.
In 1959 proposals were made to demolish the church. These were defeated and further restoration undertaken.
The parish is part of the Dulverton with Brushford, Brompton Regis, Upton, Skilgate and Withiel Florey benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Architecture
The stone building has red sandstone dressings and a slate roof. It consists of a two-bay nave, two-bay chancel with two-storey vestry and a south porch. The aisle is 62 feet (19 m) long and 14 feet (4.3 m) wide.
The two-stage tower is supported by diagonal buttresses.
Inside the church is a Norman font. Most of the other fitting including the pulpit, harmonium and wrought iron altar rails are from the Victorian era.
References
- ^ "Church of St Mary Magdalene". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ^ Allen, N. V. (1974). Churches and Chapels of Exmoor. Exmoor Press. ISBN 978-0900131165.
- ^ "St Mary Magdalene, Withiel Florey". A Church Near You. Church of England. p. 89. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ^ "MSO8849 - St Mary Magdalene's Church and Churchyard, Withiel Florey". Exmoor Historic Environment Record. Exmoor National Park. Archived from the original on 7 October 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2017.