St Mary's Church, Mundon

St Mary's Church is one of the most attractive churches in the area.

It dates from the 14th century with a brick chances, a wooden northern porch and bell tower.

The medieval bells were removed many years ago.

A moat used to surround the church and adjoining Hall.

The adjoining old church school is now used as a barn.

Sadly it was closed to the public in 1970 but following a long period of restoration it was re-opened in 2009 as a grade 1 listed building.

Memorials inside the Church

Wyllm Harris - Undated

Worley's - A dictionary of the County

In 1915 George Worley wrote about the Church in his Dictionary of the County

The small church is mainly of fourteenth century date, and built of stone, except the chancel, which is a piece of modern brickwork, and north porch and belfry, which are of timber.

The most interesting feature is the structure of the massive beams at the west end, arranged hexagonally, and tapering upwards to the belfry which rests upon it.

Originally there were three bells, but there is only one left. It is inscribed Vincentus Reboat Ut Cunta Noxia Tolat and was probably cast by John Langthorne between 1395 and 1405.

The massive square font, chamfered at the angles, and standing on four slender shafts, appears to be late Norman.

Registers start from 1741.

Other pages about this church 

Click here to read about the church bells at this church

Click here to read about the church chest at this church