Pix of the day. Friday, Dec 27th

Richard Wyatt

Out in the mist yesterday and off to view a building l had only recently heard existed. St Mary’s at Charlcombe.

It’s apparently the oldest church in Bath and surely one of the most atmospheric.

A 12th century, Grade 11* listed building that is still very much in use today.

Baptisms take place in either the Norman font or the Holy Well in the church gardens.

See https://www.stmaryscharlcombe.org.uk/

Published by Richard Wyatt

Freelance Journalist, broadcaster, columnist and local historian. Director of Bath Newseum. Married and lives in Bath. Interested in local history, architecture and visual display in museums and urban spaces.

3 Comments

  1. This is a delightful little church and much loved. A hidden gem with a lot of history.

  2. A very peaceful and serene place bringing back many memories. I married a Larkhall girl 61 years ago and during our “courting days” we often walked the lanes of Charlcombe and Swainswick.

  3. It’s part of a benefice alongside St Stephen’s Lansdown, and beyond that part of a local ministry group that includes Christ Church in Julian Rd, although the local ministry group link has got rather weak in recent years.

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