Steeple Ashton, St Mary's Church 1900
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Yet another clothier's church, St Mary's at Steeple Ashton had a steeple, as the village name implies, but it was blown down in 1670. Stone vaulting in the nave has been replaced with wood. The large impressive Perpendicular church has a four-stage powerful tower; the steeple gave the church an overall height of 186ft. The whole building has castle-like battlements and pinnacles. The chancel was rebuilt longer and higher than the original in 1853. Lavish porches set off the entrances to the church. The interior is just as spectacular as the exterior and is full of architectural and design surprises. There are many Georgian tablets, including one of coloured marbles to John Smith, 1775.
An extract from Wiltshire Churches Photographic Memories.
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