English Heritage sites near Wedmore Parish
MEARE FISH HOUSE
4 miles from Wedmore Parish
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
7 miles from Wedmore Parish
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.
STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE
14 miles from Wedmore Parish
Although this is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew in Somerset are surprisingly little known. The Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter, is one of the largest stone circles in the country and has 26 surviving upright stones. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
14 miles from Wedmore Parish
Once a wealthy Benedictine house, Muchelney’s main buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538. See the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory – the only one in Britain.
TEMPLE CHURCH
18 miles from Wedmore Parish
The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.
NUNNEY CASTLE
18 miles from Wedmore Parish
Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.
Churches in Wedmore Parish
Christ Church, Theale
Holy Trinity
Poolbridge Road
Blackford
Wedmore
(01934) 713617
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Trinity_Church,_Blackford
Parish Priest:
Richard Neill: Tel: 01934-713566 Email - [email protected]
Curate: Sam Healey: Tel: 07561-697391
Reader: Michael Gelder
Church Secretary
Sue Painter - Tel: 01934-712528
History
The church of Holy Trinity Blackford on the Isle of Wedmore is a unique building. There are very few Georgian chapels in our rural Somerset villages: this church is a gem. Holy Trinity is architecturally and socially important. The building is Grade II listed by English Heritage. The design is the work of Richard Carver (c1792-1862) who was County Surveyor to the Diocese of Bath and Wells. The church is an elegant representation of the early Gothic Revival style. It was built in 1820-1823 as a Chapel of Ease for the mediaeval parish of Blackford, and became a parish church in its own right in the twentieth century. Unusually for churches in Somerset, the main part of the church is octagonal. The original seating and standing layout catered for 300 by using raised galleries in the north and south transepts. These were removed as part of the Victorian re-ordering but access traces remain. The church now serves both the secular and non-secular village community needs.
A Village challenge
In 1999 the Parochial Church Council (PCC) was faced with a difficult decision. Years of modest maintenance and previous building errors had seriously affected the fabric of Holy Trinity. The repair bill was dauntingly high, and additionally the Church lacked basic facilities such as access for disabled people and even running water. There was little by way of funds in the bank.
But the church-orientated community, backed by the wider village decided that Blackford must have a church and together we set about the challenge.
And what a success story
In 2006 we had finished Phase I. We had by hook and crook raised over £130,000, with fantastic support from the whole village, the Diocese and anonymous donations, and we have:-
• Built a new Vestry with a lavatory, provided access for disabled,
• built a tea bar for our services and social events.
• hacked off hard cement render and replaced with breathable mortar
• and partially replaced and painted internal crumbling render.
We now need to finish the job! We have an amazing grant of £120,000 from English Heritage towards the next phase of repair works and work has started in June 2009 on the next £170,000 contract.
St Mary's
Church Street, Wedmore, Somerset
Wedmore
Somerset
BS28 4AA
01934 713566
Welcome to St.Mary's Church Wedmore.
People have gathered at this church to worship since Saxon times, and today we offer a wide range of services and events throughout the year. We warmly welcome visitors to join us in our worship and at our hospitality events. Click on our events page to find out what's going on. The church is open daily during daylight hours as a place for personal reflection, prayer or to explore the rich history and beauty of the building. (Click on our prayer or history pages for more information).
Pubs in Wedmore Parish
George Inn
Church Street, Wedmore, BS28 4AB
(01934) 712124
thegeorgewedmore.co.uk/home
Isle of Wedmore Golf Club
Lascots Hill, Wedmore, BS28 4QT
(01934) 712222
wedmoregolfclub.com
New Inn
This classic village inn is the centre for many local events including the famous annual turnip prize and international spoof. The public bar, lounge and dining areas are complemented by a beer garden to the rear. A chalkboard lists forthco...
Panborough Inn
A family run free-house / cafe with an outdoor decking area and garden. Now open six days a week. One beer, served on gravity. Open from 10am for coffee, tea and homemade cakes, alcohol after midday. A range of 40 bottled beers and ciders a...
Sexeys Arms Inn
A 16th century pub with stone floors, beamed ceilings and open fireplaces.
There is a secure children's play area opposite the pub.
The restaurant is decorated in an authentic Native American Style. The opening hours are for summer. In wi...
Swan Inn
Cheddar Road, Wedmore, BS28 4EQ
(01934) 710337
theswanwedmore.com
Trotter Inn
An unspoilt country pub, somewhat off the beaten track although actually quite close to main the Cheddar to Wedmore road. Internally it consists of three rooms, with the “smoking room” and bar counter off to the right as you go in. A massiv...