St Michael's Church, Clapton-in-Gordano

2013-06-26

High on a hill with far-reaching views

Standing high above the Medieval Court to the west of the village, the church overlooks the distant industrial sprawl of Portishead.

The 12th-century tympanum is the oldest visible part, with good carved stonework throughout.

Highlights are:

• a 13th century screen, reredos and benches;
• a curious 14th century font;
• a grand late 1692 century monument showing the kneeling figures of Edmund Wynter and his wife.