Thursday, 29 March 2012

Top 10 Recommended Churches in South West England

Top 10 Recommended Churches in South West England




Churches in South West England

If churches, or historical buildings, are of interest then visit
South West England for Bradford on Avon St Laurence Church alone. Dating from around 700AD, this Saxon church is tiny and remarkable. In the region, we'd also highlight The Doom Painting in Salisbury St Thomas Beckett Church and the Gothic carving on Tiverton St Peter's Church. Browse our 'Top 10 Recommended Churches in South West England' list for inspiration. In addition, look at our other 'Top 10' lists for further ideas. We'd suggest you search 'South West churches', too.



Bradford on Avon St Laurence Church
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Bradford on Avon St Laurence Church, Wiltshire
 
A Saxon church in the heart of a pretty Cotswolds town. One of our favourite buildings in the UK. Sublime.






Cirencester St John the Baptist Church
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Cirencester St John the Baptist Church, Gloucestershire
 
The 'Cathedral of the Cotswolds'. Mighty impressive architecture. Afterwards, explore Corinium Museum and walk the grounds of Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre.





Salisbury St Thomas Beckett Church
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Salisbury St Thomas Beckett Church, Wiltshire
 
 
For its remarkable Doom Painting. Once you've explored the church, head for Salisbury


Lydiard Tregoze St Mary's Church
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Lydiard Tregoze St Mary's Church, Wiltshire
 
 
Included in our list for its medieval wall paintings and 'Golden Cavalier'.




Widecombe St Pancras Church, Devon
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Widecombe St Pancras Church, Devon
 
 
We include this church for its location. Surrounded by the moors of Dartmoor National Park, it's a joy to visit.




Bristol St Mary Redcliffe Church
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Bristol St Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol
 
'The fairest, goodliest and most famous parish church in England.' Queen Elizabeth I reputedly said that. In the centre of Bristol City.



Sherborne Abbey Church
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Sherborne Abbey Church, Dorset
 
Impressive Dorset church with Saxon and Norman remains. Walk the town, it's a delightful



Tiverton St Peter's Church, Devon
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Tiverton St Peter's Church, Devon
 
For the stunning carving on its south side. We bumped into the church on one of our research trips and were bowled over by the craftsmanship.






Buckfast Abbey, Devon
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Buckfast Abbey, Devon
 
On the eastern fringe of Dartmoor National Park. An impressive building with a fascinating story.




Northleach St Peter and Paul Church, The Cotswolds
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Northleach St Peter and Paul Church, Gloucestershire
 
 
A large Cotswolds church funded by wealth generated from the medieval wool industry.






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