Church of the Holy Cross, Hillfarrance
Church in Hillfarrance, Somerset, England
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The Church of the Holy Cross in Hillfarrance, Oake, Somerset, England, was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Church of the Holy Cross | |
|---|---|
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  Location within Somerset | |
| 51.0151°N 3.1882°W | |
| Location | Hillfarrance, Oake, Somerset, England |
| History | |
| Built | 14th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Church of the Holy Cross |
| Designated | 25 January 1956[1] |
| Reference no. | 1060326 |
History
The church was built in the 14th and 15th centuries, although the south chapel may contain fabric from an earlier building, with the tower being added in 1540.[2][3] It then underwent Victorian restoration in 1857 and further work on the roof in 1967.[1]
In 2007 repairs were undertaken and a new kitchen and disabled toilet were installed.[4]
The parish is part of the Deane Vale benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[5]
Architecture
The red sandstone building has Hamstone dressings. The three-stage tower is supported by diagonal buttresses and topped with a parapet and gargoyles, with a central stair turret.[1] The tower contains a bell chamber,[6] and six bells which were restored by Whitechapel Bell Foundry in 1925.[3]
Within the church is a memorial to the men of the village who died in World War I.[7]
