St Mary's Church, Mundon
St Mary's Church is one of the most
attractive churches in the area.
It dates from the 14th century
with a brick chances, a wooden northern porch and bell tower.
The medieval bells were
removed many years ago.
A moat used to surround the
church and adjoining Hall.
The adjoining old church
school is now used as a barn.
Sadly it was closed to the public in 1970 but following a long period of restoration it was re-opened in 2009 as a grade 1 listed building.
Memorials inside the
Church
Wyllm Harris - Undated
Worley's - A dictionary of the
County
In 1915 George Worley wrote
about the Church in his Dictionary of the County
The small church is mainly of
fourteenth century date, and built of stone, except the chancel,
which is a piece of modern brickwork, and north porch and belfry,
which are of timber.
The most interesting feature
is the structure of the massive beams at the west end, arranged
hexagonally, and tapering upwards to the belfry which rests upon it.
Originally there were three
bells, but there is only one left. It is inscribed Vincentus
Reboat Ut Cunta Noxia Tolat and was probably cast by John
Langthorne between 1395 and 1405.
The massive square font,
chamfered at the angles, and standing on four slender shafts,
appears to be late Norman.
Registers start from 1741.
Other pages about this church
Click here to read about the church bells at this church
Click here to read about the church chest at this church
