Church of the Holy Cross, Thornfalcon
| Church of the Holy Cross | |
|---|---|
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  Location within Somerset | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Thornfalcon |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°00′36″N 3°01′22″W / 51.0101°N 3.0229°W |
| Completed | 14th 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
- List of Grade I listed buildings in Taunton Deane
- List of towers in Somerset
References
- ↑ "Church of the Holy Cross". Images of England. English Heritage. Retrieved 17 October 2008.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Stokes, George. "A short guide to Thornfalcon Parish Church". Ruishton. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "Holy Cross, Thornfalcon". Church of England. Retrieved 12 November 2011.