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Low Ham Church
Hob Uid: 193645
Location : Somerset South Somerset High Ham
Grid Ref : ST4324029090
Summary : Church without dedication. A parish church since 1921 it was formerly the private chapel of the manor. On the site of an earlier church, possibly Norman, it was completed in 1690.
More information : [ST 43242910] Church [TU] (1) St. Andrew's Church, Low Ham was rebuilt in 1600. The Perpendicular tower was probably built on Norman foundations. It is a private manorial chapel. (2,3) In normal use. (4) The church was endowed on 10-JUN-1622, but was not completed until 1689-90 by George stawell, when it was consecrated. The earlier church was dependant on High Ham upon the manor of the Berkeleys. The Decorated windows appear to be original. The church was not donative, but rather a private chapel of the lord of the manor, and has no consecrated enclosure of any kind. (5,6) Church without dedication (?), Low Ham. Parish church since 1921, formerly private chapel of the manor. On the site of an earlier church, it was completed in 1690. In Gothic revival style, it is a 4-unit plan of 2-bay chancel, 3-bay nave, north and south aisles, and a west tower. Grade I. (7,8)

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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Manorial Chapel
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Completed 1690
Monument End Date : 1690
Monument Start Date : 1690
Monument Type : Manorial Chapel
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Change of status 1921
Monument End Date : 1921
Monument Start Date : 1921
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 76796
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 263114
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : ST 42 NW 5
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Relationship type : General association

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-11-28
End Date : 1966-11-28

Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-11-14
End Date : 1995-11-14

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Low Ham Church