The Church of St Decuman in Watchet, Somerset, England has a 13th-century chancel with the rest of the church being from the 15th century. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building.[1]
Interior view east towards chancel, showing Wyndham Chapel in north aisle to left
The dedication is because Watchet is believed to be the place where Saint Decuman was killed.
The church stands on a prominent site overlooking the town. It was restored and reseated by James Piers St Aubyn in 1886–1891, with further internal alterations being made in 1896 when the Caen stone reredos was erected.[1]
View northwards from the chancel into the Wyndham ChapelBrass rubbing of monumental brass of Sir John Wyndham and his wife Elizabeth Sydenham (d.1571) on their chest tomb, St Decuman's Church, Watchet
The Wyndham Chapel occupies the east end of the north aisle and is dedicated to the Wyndham family of nearby Orchard Wyndham House, former lords of the manor. Included is a memorial to Sir John Wyndham (1558 – 1645), who played an important role in the establishment of defence organisation in the West Country against the threat of the Spanish Armada. Next to his monument is one to his parents, and the chest tomb of his grandparents, with monumental brasses, serves to separate the chapel from the chancel. A mural monument exists with kneeling effigies of two of Sir John's sons, Henry and George, as well as other monuments to the later family of Wyndham.
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December 18, 2023
decuman, church, watchet, church, decuman, watchet, somerset, england, 13th, century, chancel, with, rest, church, being, from, 15th, century, been, designated, grade, listed, building, church, decumanlocation, within, somersetgeneral, informationtown, citywat. The Church of St Decuman in Watchet Somerset England has a 13th century chancel with the rest of the church being from the 15th century It has been designated as a Grade I listed building 1 Church of St DecumanLocation within SomersetGeneral informationTown or cityWatchetCountryEnglandCoordinates51 10 47 N 3 19 49 W 51 1796 N 3 3302 W 51 1796 3 3302Completed15th centuryInterior view east towards chancel showing Wyndham Chapel in north aisle to leftThe dedication is because Watchet is believed to be the place where Saint Decuman was killed The church stands on a prominent site overlooking the town It was restored and reseated by James Piers St Aubyn in 1886 1891 with further internal alterations being made in 1896 when the Caen stone reredos was erected 1 Contents 1 Wyndham Chapel 2 Burials 3 Churchyard 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksWyndham Chapel edit nbsp View northwards from the chancel into the Wyndham Chapel nbsp Brass rubbing of monumental brass of Sir John Wyndham and his wife Elizabeth Sydenham d 1571 on their chest tomb St Decuman s Church WatchetThe Wyndham Chapel occupies the east end of the north aisle and is dedicated to the Wyndham family of nearby Orchard Wyndham House former lords of the manor Included is a memorial to Sir John Wyndham 1558 1645 who played an important role in the establishment of defence organisation in the West Country against the threat of the Spanish Armada Next to his monument is one to his parents and the chest tomb of his grandparents with monumental brasses serves to separate the chapel from the chancel A mural monument exists with kneeling effigies of two of Sir John s sons Henry and George as well as other monuments to the later family of Wyndham Burials editJohn Wyndham 1558 1645 Florence Wadham buried alive John Sydenham d 1521 Sir John Wyndham d 1572 Churchyard editIn the churchyard is the remains of a 15th century stone cross 2 See also editList of Grade I listed buildings in West Somerset List of towers in Somerset List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and WellsReferences edit a b Historic England Parish church of St Decuman 1057662 National Heritage List for England Retrieved 1 March 2008 Historic England Cross in churchyard south of church porch 1057663 National Heritage List for England Retrieved 29 August 2017 External links edit nbsp Media related to Church of Saint Decuman in Watchet at Wikimedia Commons St Decuman Church web site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title St Decuman 27s Church Watchet amp oldid 1084260615, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
