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The Church of St Mary in Berrow, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century and was restored in the 19th. It has been designated as a grade I listed building.[1]
| St Mary's Church, Berrow | |
|---|---|
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  Location within Somerset | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Berrow |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51.2669°N 3.0135°W |
| Completed | 13th century |
| Website | |
| www.berrowandbrean.co.uk | |
The church is built of limestone from the Mendip Hills with Hamstone for the decoration.[2] The south aisle is from the 15th century but was remodeled during the Victorian era.[3]
The two-stage tower, which dates from the 15th century,[4] contains a bell dating from 1801 and made by Thomas and James Bilbie of the Bilbie family,[5] along with four other bells. It can be seen from the sea and was once painted white to act as a lighthouse.[2]
The interior includes 14th and 15th century fonts.[1]
The Anglican parish is part of the Berrow and Brean benefice within the archdeaconry of Wells.[6]
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