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Ashcombe House, East Sussex

Ashcombe House is a country house in St Ann Without, Lewes District in East Sussex. It is a Grade II* listed building. The L-shaped two-storey house with "grey headers with dressings, quoins and [a] modillion cornice of red brick" dates to the 18th century, when it served as a farmhouse. It was acquired by the University of Sussex in 1963 and was as its Vice-Chancellor's official residence until 1981. It is now owned by the Woodburn family who until June 2024 were antique dealers specialising in rare and precious clocks. References
Church of St Mary, East Quantoxhead

The Anglican Church of St Mary in East Quantoxhead, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. History The church was built in the 14th century on the site of an earlier church which had been on the site at least since 1259. It was restored in 1698 with further Victorian restoration in 1860. The church is next to Court House which housed the Lords of the Manor who are commemorated in the church. The parish is part of the Quantock Coast benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Architecture The stone building had sandstone dressing and slate roofs. It consists of a two-bay nave with a chancel, north east vestry and a south porch. The three-stage tower is supported by diagonal buttresses. Inside the church the rood screen was restored in the 19th century but has parts from the 14th. The pulpit was built in 1633. In the churchyard is a 14th century cross which was restored in the 19th century. See also List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells References
Royal Victoria Arcade, Ryde

The Royal Victoria Arcade is a shopping arcade in Ryde, Isle of Wight. Built between 1835 and 1836 and restored in 2001, the arcade currently has 14 shops and an underground museum. The arcade is a Grade II* listed building. History The Royal Victoria Arcade was built between 1835 and 1836, and was restored in 2011. It was built for William Houghton Banks, who was an apothecary in Ryde. The cost of construction was £10,000. It was one of the first purpose-built shopping centres, and was named after Princess Victoria (later Queen Victoria), who had stayed at the nearby Norris Castle. The arcade is in the neoclassical style, with three floors, and a 12 feet (3.7 m) avenue. It has a dome rotunda, which was painted in the 21st century, and contains Doric pilasters. Originally, the arcade had 14 shops, an underground market, and a space for art exhibitions. Ten of the shops were approximately 13 by 8 feet (4.0 m × 2.4 m), and four larger shops under the rotunda had a shopfront of around 30 feet (9.1 m). There was living space above the arcade. The underground market was in an ice house made of brick. In 1856, the front entrance was modified, with the original three arches being replaced with a rectangular opening. In the 1860s, one shop was used by the Royal Photographic Society. In 1950, Royal Victoria Arcade became a Grade II* listed building. The arcade became derelict in the 1970s, after an attempt to restore it. It was proposed for demolition in 1971, but this was voted against after a public inquiry the following year. After its restoration in 2001, the building once again has 14 shops and an underground local history museum in the former underground market. The original shopfronts were restored. In 2019, the arcade was put up for sale, and in the same year, it was proposed that the arcade was added to the Isle of Wight's Asset of Community Value list. References
Church of St Andrew, Withypool

The Anglican Church of St Andrew in Withypool, Somerset, England was built in late medieval period. It is a Grade II* listed building. History The church was built in the Middle Ages but the tower was rebuilt in the early 17th century. A Victorian restoration was carried out in 1887 with further rebuilding in 1902. The parish is part of the Exmoor benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Architecture The stone building has slate roofs. It consists of a three-bay nave and a north aisle. The two-stage tower is supported by diagonal buttresses. Partly set into the northwest buttress is a medieval carved stone cross. Within the church is a Norman font. The white stone chalice-shaped font has a scalloped bowl on a cylindrical shaft. See also List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells References
Church of St Mary, Brompton Ralph

The Anglican Church of St Mary in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. History Parts of the church, including the tower and south door are from the 15th century. The first church on the site was established by 1291. Other parts were rebuilt in the 16th century and again in 1738. The north aisle was added in 1847. The whole church underwent Victorian restoration in 1881. Further restoration of the church was carried out in 2013. The parish is part of the Wiveliscombe and the Hills benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Architecture The red sandstone building has a slate roof. It consists of a four-bay nave with a north aisle, chancel with barrel roof, south porch, and a vestry. The three-stage tower is supported by diagonal buttresses. The tower contains two bells from the 15th century and six bells in total. Inside the church is a medieval rood screen which was partially restored by Frederick Bligh Bond. Most of the furniture and fittings are from the 16th century, including the font. See also List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells References
Church of St Mary, Brompton Regis

The Anglican Church of St Mary in Brompton Regis, Somerset, England was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. History The tower of the church survives from the 13th-century building, but the nave was rebuilt and the north aisle added around 1490. A musicians gallery was added in 1770. Victorian restoration was undertaken in the 19th century when the roof was replaced and the south transept added to the building. In 2010 permission was granted for the construction of a disabled toilet at the church. The parish is part of the benefice of Dulverton with Brushford, Brompton Regis, Upton and Withiel Florey within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Architecture The stone building has a slate roof. It consists of a four-bay, chancel, south transept, and a four-bay north aisle. The two-stage west tower is supported by diagonal buttresses. A church may have stood on the site from the 11th century, which was the property of Barlynch Priory. Inside the church the pulpit dates from 1625, while the font is 19th century. An early barrel organ was replaced in 1897 with a reed organ, by Thomas Christopher Lewis, which still remains in the church but has been moved from its original position. The organ was again restored in 2014. See also List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells References
West Cowes Castle

Cowes Castle, også kendt som West Cowes Castle, er et Device fort i Cowes på Isle of Wight. Det blev oprindeligt opført af Henrik 8. i 1539 for at beskytte mod truslen fra Frankrig og det Det tysk-romerske Rige, og bestod af en rund bastion, med vinger og et keep. I 1547 havde det 17 kanoner. Sammen med fæstningen East Cowes, kontrollerede Cowes Castle floden Medina, der var et vigtigt sted hvor skibe lage til anker. Fortet blev brugt indtil midten af 1800-tallet grundet forskellige invasionstrusler, men var kun kortvarigt involveret i kampe i 1642 under den engelske borgerkrig. Under anden verdenskrig blev det hovedkvarter for dele af D-dag-tropperne. Se også Liste over borge og slotte i England Referencer Eksterne henvisninger
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Withiel Florey

The Anglican Church of St Mary Magdalene in Withiel Florey, Somerset, England was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. 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
Lynch Chapel of Ease

The Anglican Lynch Chapel Of Ease in West Lynch, Selworthy, Somerset, England was built around 1530. It is a Grade II* listed building. History The chapel was built around 1503 and was used by monks from Athelney Abbey but then became a private chapel for use by the lord of the nearby manor house. The building was used as a store for the nearby farm but was returned to religious use in the 1880s by Thomas Dyke Acland. In 1880 it was restored and the addition of a porch completed around 1904 in memory of Henry Goddard. The parish of Selworthy is within the Porlock and Porlock Weir benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Architecture The stone building is supported by diagonal buttresses and has a slate roof. It has a ribbed open wagon roof. References
Stoke Pero Church

Stoke Pero Church in Stoke Pero, Somerset, England was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. Standing 1,013 feet (309 meters) above sea level, it is the highest church on Exmoor. History The church has no known dedication to any saint, however an inscription on one of the three bells suggests it may have been dedicated to Saint Barbara. The tower dates from the 13th century. The rest of the church was largely rebuilt in 1897 by Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 12th Baronet. It is likely that there was a church on the site long before the 13th century. The list of rectors goes back to 1242. Occasional services are held at the church by the parish of Porlock with Stoke Pero which is within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Architecture The stone building has slate roofs. It consists of a three-bay nave and chancel with a porch to the north. The tower is supported by diagonal buttresses and has a stair turret. It has no electricity supply and is lit by candles and warmed by fuel-stoves. Inside the church is a baluster font. See also List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells References
Saint John the Baptist's Head, Trimingham

The church of Saint John the Baptist's Head is the Parish church of the coastal village and parish of Trimingham in the English county of Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. The building is a Grade II* listed building. The church is within the Church of England Diocese of Norwich, Norfolk, England. Dedication The church gets its unusual dedication from the fact that in the medieval period there was a life size alabaster head modelled from the relic which was believed to be the real head of John the Baptist which was kept at Amiens Cathedral. The head was kept on a shrine altar and during his time period the church became a place of pilgrimage for people all over the country to see the head rather than travel to Amiens. Description This small flint church stands on the coast road in the centre of the village of Trimingham. The main gateway into the churchyard is through a thatched lychgate on church street. The roof is slate and tiles with leadwork. The greater part of the church is built in the Perpendicular style and has a rather short squat west bell tower which was built around 1300 and has no parapet. A prominent feature of the churches bell tower are the large solid stone dressed flint buttress on the corners of the tower. The buttress to the north west corner has a bench mark carved into the masonry at its base. Gallery References
Church of St Bartholomew, Rodhuish

The Anglican Church of St Bartholomew in Rodhuish, Somerset, England was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. History The church was built as a chapel of ease in the 15th century. It has been revised and reroofed in the 16th, 18th and 20th centuries. The parish of Withycombe with Rodhuish is part of the benefice of Dunster, Carhampton, Withycombe with Roduish, Timberscombe and Wootton Courtenay within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Architecture The stone building has a slate roof and consists of a nave, chancel and small single stage west bell tower. The interior has carved chairs depicting biblical scenes which were made in the late 16th or early 17th century and a wooden ambry. The circular font is Norman. References
Church of St Michael, Minehead

The Anglican Church of St Michael in Minehead, Somerset, England was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. History The church was built in the 15th century on the site of a previous building from which parts of the south porch can still be seen. William de Mohun gave the church to Bruton Priory in the 12th century. They held the advowson until the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Its tower used to display a beacon light for ships approaching the harbour. After being caught in a violent storm at sea, Robert Quirke dedicated a ship and its cargo to God's service, as well as donating a cellar near the quay for prayers to be offered for those at sea. Dating from 1628 and known as the Gibraltar Celler, it is now the Chapel of St Peter. Quirke also donated money from the sale of the ship and its cargo to build almshouses. The church underwent Victorian restoration in 1880 and was further restored in 1974. The parish and benefice of Minehead are within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Architecture The blue lias building has red sandstone dressings and a slate roof. It consists of an aisle with a projecting north east chapel. The nave and chancel are each of eight bays and have slim octagonal piers and double-chamfered arches. The tower is supported by set back buttresses. The oldest of the bells in the tower was cast in 1607. Inside the church at a 15th-century font and late medieval rood screen and rood stair. The pulpit is from the 17th century. There are various memorials and the coats of arms of Queen Anne and George II. There is a stained glass window designed by Sir Henry Holiday, which appeared on postage stamps in 2009. See also List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells References
Church of St Bartholomew, Hanworth

St. Bartholomew's Church, Hanworth is a historic parish church located near the village of Hanworth, Norfolk, England. It is part of the Church of England and is designated as a grade II* listed building. The church is built in the Early English style with some Saxon stonework. It is located a short distance from Hanworth Hall. History St. Bartholomew's Church largely dates back to the 14th century and reflects traditional English church architecture. There is some Saxon stone work in the north chancel wall. The church is primarily constructed of flint with stone dressings, a common feature in Norfolk churches. Architecture The church is designed in the Early English style, characterized by pointed arches and stained glass windows, though only fragments of medieval glass remain. Notable features include a Norman font, wooden pews, and a bell tower. The aisle and clerestory were added to the south side in the 15th century. The west tower was also added in the 15th century, built of local flint, with ornately traceried sound holes. The clerestory has eight two-light windows with alternate brick and flint voussoirs. St. Bartholomew's Church became a Grade II* listed building on 4 October 1960, marking it as a structure of special architectural and historic interest. St Bartholomew Today Inside, St Bartholomew features a simple nave with timber beams and a chancel adorned with medieval carvings. Notable furnishings include an 18th-century pulpit and a stone altar. The stained glass windows depict scenes from the life of St. Bartholomew. The octagonal font is Norman, predating the church by some centuries. Memorials inside the church include members of the Doughty and Barclay families, owners of nearby Hanworth Hall. Among them is a memorial to James Barclay, an RAF pilot who died in a raid on Catania in 1941, aged 19. Interior objects of note include a Tudor iron-bound chest. The church has its original bells (though these are not ringable) and retains its medieval bell-frame. The altar table was installed in 1564 during the Reformation, replacing the old medieval altar stone. The medieval stone was removed to the churchyard, but it was brought back inside in 1895 and placed on top of the 16th-century table. The church continues to hold regular services and serves as a place of worship for the local community. There is a public footpath between Metton and Alby. Churchyard Notable burials in the churchyard include Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Francis Barclay OBE, who served in Gallipoli and France in the First World War. See also Hanworth, Norfolk Hanworth Hall Notes External links St Bartholomew at Historic England Retrieved 30 October 2024 St St Bartholomew at www.norfolkchurches.co.uk Retrieved 30 October 2024 St Bartholomew at www.britainexpress.com Retrieved 30 October 2024 St Bartholomew at www.exploringnorfolkchurches.org Retrieved 30 October 2024 St Bartholomew at www.achurchnearyou.com Retrieved 30 October 2024
Church of All Saints, Dulverton

The Anglican Church of All Saints in Dulverton, Somerset, England was built in the 15th century and largely rebuilt in the 1850s. It is a Grade II* listed building. History A church was recorded on the site by 1155 when it was squired by the Augustinians of Taunton Priory. The tower of All Saints Church in Bank Square survives from the 15th-century building; however, the rest of the church was extensively restored between 1853 and 1855 when it was largely rebuilt by Edward Ashworth. In 2012 the BBC Radio programme Any Questions? was broadcast from the church. The parish is part of the benefice of Dulverton with Brushford, Brompton Regis, Upton and Withiel Florey within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Architecture The stone building has Hamstone dressings and a slate roof. The nave is of four bays. The three-stage west tower is supported by diagonal buttresses. The interior of the church includes several tablets memorials and fittings from the church before its restoration including a royal coat of arms from 1714. The churchyard is accessed via a lychgate from the town. See also List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells References
Church of St John, Skilgate

The Anglican Church of St John in Skilgate, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. History The church was built in the 14th century and the tower remains, however the rest of the structure was rebuilt as a Victorian restoration in 1872. Further restorations were undertaken in 1933 and 1972. The parish is part of the Dulverton with Brushford, Brompton Regis, Upton, Withiel Florey and Skilgate benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Architecture The stone building has Hamstone dressings and a slate roof. It consists of a two-bay nave with a north aisle, chancel, vestry and south porch. The two-stage tower has stepped buttresses. Within the church is a plaque commemorating those who died in World War I. A new organ was installed in the 21st century. In the churchyard is the remains of a cross. See also List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells References
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Clatworthy

The Anglican Church of Mary Magdalene in Clatworthy, Somerset, England was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. History The tower of the church survives from the 12th century, however the nave was lengthened and the tower added in the Middle Ages. The nave and chancel were rebuilt as part of a Victorian restoration in the 1860s and 1870s. The parish is part of the Wiveliscombe and the Hills benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Architecture The stone building has Bath stone dressings and a slate roof. It consists of a two-bay nave and north aisle, a chancel and a north east vestry. The two-stage tower has buttresses to the east front. The fittings including the pulpit and pews were installed in the first half of the 19th century. See also List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells References
St Peter's Church, Treborough

The Anglican St Peter's Church at Treborough within the English county of Somerset dates from the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. Although some of the fabric of the building from the 14th century, the rest was constructed in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. It was restored in the 19th century when the two-stage tower received a new roof. The octagonal font dates from the 15th century. In the churchyard is a medieval cross with a stone shaft on an octagonal base with three octagonal steps. The head of the cross with a figure of St Peter is a 19th-century addition. The parish is part of the benefice of Old Cleeve, Leighland and Treborough within the archdeaconry of Taunton. See also List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells References
Church of St George, Sampford Brett

The Anglican Church of St George in Sampford Brett, Somerset, England was built around 1300. It is a Grade II* listed building. History The parish Church of St George was built around 1300, and dedicated in 1306. The north transept and tower were added in the late 14th or early 15th centuries. In the 1830s and 1840s the chancel, vestry and west end of the nave were rebuilt. The west porch and organ chamber were restored between 1960 and 1962 following damage during World War II. The west windows were rebuilt in 1967. The parish is part of Quantock Towers benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Architecture The stone building has slate roofs. The two-stage tower has exposed quoins. The walls and gates around the church were added in the mid 19th century. In the churchyard is celtic style cross which was erected in 1919 and serves as the war memorial for the village. See also List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells References
St Peter's Church, Exton

The Anglican St Peter's Church at Exton within the English county of Somerset has a 13th-century tower and 15th century aisle. It is a Grade II* listed building. Some of the original Norman stonework can still be identified in the nave. The rest of the building has been reconstructed with the crenellated two-stage tower being added in the 13th century and the aisle in the 15th. It was restored and the chancel rebuilt in 1876. In the churchyard is a 14th-century cross with a tapering octagonal stone shaft. The upper part of the shaft was restored in 1875. The parish is within the Exmoor benefice and the archdeaconry of Taunton. See also List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells References
Church of St Mary, Oare

The Anglican Church of St Mary in Oare, Somerset, England, was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. History The nave and inner chancel survive from a 15th-century building, but the outer chancel and tower were rebuilt in the 19th century. The parish and benefice of Oare with Culbone is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells. The church was used as the location of a marriage in the novel Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore, whose grandfather had been the rector of the church between 1809 and 1842. Architecture The stone building has slate roofs. It consists of a three-bay nave, with an inner and outer chancel, each of one bay. The three-stage is unbuttressed. Inside the church are 18th century box pews and a Norman font on an 18th-century base. There is also a 15th-century piscina with a "grotesque head", said to represent St Decuman. References