Church of St Thomas a Becket, Pensford

2013-06-26

A handsome 14th-century tower

Set in a pretty village with the River Chew running around it this 14th-century tower stands against a dramatically backdrop of railway viaduct arches. The rest of this church has been converted to a home.

The tower has three stages, with a west doorway and unusual 15th-century windows to the top stage.

Inside, it has an elaborate vaulted ceiling and a fine Medieval bell-frame above a Perpendicular font, a 17th-century pulpit, and text and benefaction boards.

There is no access to the interior.