The Church of St Mary in Berrow,

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, England dates from the 13th century and was restored in the 19th. It has been designated as a grade I

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. The church is built of limestone from the Mendip Hills with

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for the decoration. The south aisle is from the 15th century but was remodeled during the

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. The two-stage tower, which dates from the 15th century, contains a bell dating from 1801 and made by Thomas and James Bilbie of the

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, along with four other bells. It can be seen from the sea and was once painted white to act as a lighthouse. The interior includes 14th and 15th century

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. The Anglican parish is part of the Berrow and Brean benefice within the archdeaconry of Wells.

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