MEM24902 - All Saints Churchyard, Selworthy (Monument)
Summary
Also known as St John the Baptist Church, it is mostly Perpendicular with parts dating to 1527. The north aisle dates to c.1390 and has a window that contains fragments of medieval glass.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
The church of St John Baptist or All Saints. The tower was evidently part of an earlier church. [1] Graveyard in use since medieval times. Contains cross. [2] The churchyard is depicted and labelled "Grave Yard" on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [3] The churchyard is shown but not labelled on 2020 MasterMap data. [4] The churchyard is mentioned in the 2017 Conservation Area Appraisal for Selworthy. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SSO1236 Monograph: Hancock, F. 1897. The Parish of Selworthy. 41-63.
- <2> SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. M Aston, 9 December 1976.
- <3> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4>XY SEM8817 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2020. MasterMap data. 1:2,500. [Mapped feature: #46835 ]
- <5> SEM8703 Report: Pratt, N.. 2017. Selworthy Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 6, 8, 13, 15, Figures 4, 34, 50.
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Other Statuses/References
- Church Heritage Record ID: 601477
- Exmoor National Park Authority HER number: MSO12041
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10739
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8009
- Local Heritage List Status (Rejected)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW3
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36768
- Somerset SMR PRN: 31236
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34889
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 292e 1468 (69m by 55m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS21SE |
| Civil Parish | SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: 18th Century Coffin family chest tomb in All Saints Churchyard (Building) (MSO10741)
- Parent of: 18th Century Trill family chest tomb in All Saints Churchyard (Building) (MSO10742)
- Parent of: Eastern yew tree, All Saints Churchyard, Selworthy (Tree) (MEM23350)
- Parent of: Medieval cross in All Saints' Churchyard (Building) (MSO8016)
- Parent of: Western yew tree, All Saints Churchyard, Selworthy (Tree) (MEM23351)
- Part of: All Saints Church, Selworthy (Building) (MSO12041)
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Record last edited
Mar 18 2024 2:15PM
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