The Anglican Church of St Giles in
Hawkridge,
Somerset, England was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II*
listed building.
History
The oldest part of the church is the north door which is
Norman. The
chancel and the base of the tower are from the 14th century. The church underwent
Victorian restoration in 1878 when the
coat of arms of
Queen Victoria was added to the chancel arch wall.
The parish is part of
Exmoor benefice
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within the
Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Architecture
The stone building has
hamstone dressings and a slate roof. It has a chancel and three-
bay
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nave with a wagon roof. The two-stage tower is supported by diagonal
buttresses.
Inside the church are a Norman
font
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In mod ...
and a 13th century stone coffin lid.
The font has a circular bowl and stem on a cuboid step.
In the churchyard the stump of a medieval cross can be seen.
See also
*
List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
References
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Grade II* listed buildings in West Somerset
Grade II* listed churches in Somerset