Holy Saviour's Church, Puxton, Somerset
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Holy Saviour's Church in Puxton -
Photo: Ian Sumner -
Photo: Ian Sumner -
Ian Sumner
- Overview
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- What's nearby
The leaning tower of the Levels
A wonderful Medieval church with a noticeably leaning tower on the low-lying north Somerset Levels.
It stands on a small mound at the edge of an earthwork which has produced evidence of a tenth to thirteenth century settlement.
Dominated by its leaning tower, the church is externally Perpendicular in style, with an earlier Saxo-Norman nave to the south.
Its light, rustic interior features ledger stones - engraved stones covering old tombs - set in the flagged floor.
Fine oak box pews on the north side of the nave are probably early eighteenth century, and the oak reading desk and pulpit are Jacobean.
For further information about this church please contact Philippa Wood, Local Community Officer pwood@thecct.org.uk
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Access information
Main entrance is north porch – level access on gravel path across churchyard from lane and parking area. Clear access for visitors with disabilities.
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Facilities & Hire
Puxton is a beautiful church with a great acoustic.
It has power and lighting but no heating or toilets.
The maximum capacity including performers, staff and audience is 120.
Holy Saviour Church has fixed pews.
If you would like to hire this church please contact west@thecct.org.uk for more information
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Directions
6 miles east of Weston-Super-Mare, off A370
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Yatton (2.2 miles)
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History & Further Information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Somerset County Guide
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Somerset. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Download a copy of the church guidebook
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Community information
Puxton Church Plan April 2023.pdf
Click here to download a copy of the Church Plan which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church. This is a working document that will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!
Holy Saviour's Church, Puxton is in our west region.
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