Church of St Mary the Virgin, Steeple Ashton (Steeple Ashton)

United Kingdom / England / Brotton / Steeple Ashton / Church Street
 church, Grade I Listed (UK)
Anglican parish church. Late C15, some rebuilding 1670, chancel
rebuilt 1853
The steeple stood until 25th July 1670 when a lightning strike shattered part of it in a violent storm. The parish employed masons to repair the crowning glory of the church but when it was nearing completion another great storm occurred on 15th October 1670 when two workmen were on the steeple. It was again hit by lightning, completely demolished and the two workmen, John Bartlett and John Robins, killed.
Taken from the Wiltshire Community History, link below
history.wiltshire.gov.uk/community/getchurch.php?id=114...
www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-435411-church-of-st...
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Coordinates:   51°18'47"N   2°8'8"W
This article was last modified 12 years ago