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Church of St Christopher, Lympsham

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Church of St Christopher, Lympsham — church in Lympsham, Somerset, England, UK.

Church of St Christopher, Lympsham, historic churches in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Weston-super-Mare · 7.0 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of St Christopher, Lympsham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1401. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Lympsham, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2827°, -2.9546°.

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Heritage listing

The Church of St Christopher in Lympsham, Somerset, England dates from the 15th century, and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It is known that Bartholomew de England was appointed rector at Lympsham in 1274, although the parish had been given by Ine of Wessex to Glastonbury Abbey in 690 remaining part of the Abbey estates until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539. During the 19th century extensive restoration was carried out by Rev A. J. Stephenson and his son, J. H. Stephenson. Further refurbishment was undertaken in 1909. Archaeological exploration in 2001 uncovered a copper alloy coin from Bath dated 1670.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
  • Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Church of St Christopher in Lympsham, Somerset, England dates from the 15th century, and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It is known that Bartholomew de England was appointed rector at Lympsham in 1274, although the parish had been given by Ine of Wessex to Glastonbury Abbey in 690 remaining part of the Abbey estates until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539. During the 19th century extensive restoration was carried out by Rev A. J. Stephenson and his son, J. H. Stephenson. Further refurbishment was undertaken in 1909. Archaeological exploration in 2001 uncovered a copper alloy coin from Bath dated 1670. The parish is part of the benefice of Brent Knoll, East Brent and Lympsham, within the deanery of Axbridge.

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Coordinates
51.2827, -2.9546
District
Somerset
Parish
Lympsham
Postcode
BS24 0DT
Parliamentary constituency
Wells and Mendip Hills
Established
1401
Nearest railway station
Weston-super-Mare7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Christopher, Lympsham?
Church of St Christopher, Lympsham is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS24 0DT), in the parish of Lympsham.
When was Church of St Christopher, Lympsham built?
Built or established in 1401.
Is Church of St Christopher, Lympsham a listed building?
Church of St Christopher, Lympsham is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St Christopher, Lympsham a protected site?
Yes — Church of St Christopher, Lympsham is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
Is Church of St Christopher, Lympsham free to visit?
Yes, Church of St Christopher, Lympsham is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Christopher, Lympsham?
The nearest railway station is Weston-super-Mare, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS24 0DT.