Christ Church, Frome

Christ Church
LocationFrome, Somerset, England
Coordinates51°13′46″N 2°19′34″W / 51.2295°N 2.3260°W / 51.2295; -2.3260
Built1818
ArchitectGeorge Allen Underwood
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChrist Church
Designated22 July 1949[1]
Reference no.1057853
Christ Church, Frome is located in Somerset
Christ Church, Frome
Location of Christ Church in Somerset

The Anglican Christ Church in Frome, Somerset, England, was built in 1817 and 1818. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The church was built in 1817 and 1818 by George Allen Underwood.[1] It was built as a "free church" which meant that no-one paid pew rent.[2]

The building was altered and extended in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.[1] Further work to add a toilet and kitchen took place in 2014.[3]

The parish is part of the benefice of Christ Church with Saint Mary's within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]

Architecture

The stone building consists of a four-bay aisled nave and an east tower.[1] The chancel in beneath the tower in the crossing.[5]

The lady chapel was built on to the church in 1929 by Harold Brakspear and projects from the wall of the building.[1] The tower is supported by clasping buttresses.[1]

See also

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Christ Church". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Christ Church with St. Mary's, Frome". Christ Church with St. Mary’s, Frome. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Frome Christ Church". b2. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Christ Church". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Christ Church". Christ Church with St. Mary’s, Frome. Retrieved 29 December 2017.