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Set in the foothills of the Brendon Hills on the Southern slope of Croydon Hilll, the ancient Church of St Mary, Luxborough, enjoys a setting of peace and quiet and beauty which has few rivals.
The earliest beginnings of Luxborough Church are difficult to discover. A Church is mentioned in a gift of property given to Bruton Priory when it was founded early in the 12th Century and as it is coupled with the Church at Cutcombe we may presume that, even at that early date, the two were united.
But this site is much more ancient than that, as the Cross in the Churchyard shows. The date of this fragment is difficult to decide, some authorities think it is Norman, while others think it may be Saxon. In any case it is well worthy of inspection, and it will be seen in the Churchyard to the South of the Church. (Another interesting feature in the Churchyard are the two 15th Century tombs, with panelled sides and shields, which are most unusual outside. These are quite close to the Cross - the one on the left of the path is probably the better)*
The Tower, which contains a fine peal of five bells is remarkable on account of its unusual saddle-back roof. This as we see it now, was erected in the 19th Century, but, as the picture at the West end shows, the Tower always did have a saddle-back roof, though possibly not quite so steep as the present one.
The lower part of the Tower is either 14th or 15th
Century.
In 1969, a great teal of work was done - by Parishioners to restore the interior of the Church. And a very good job they made of it. In 1973/4 considerable work was done to restore the Fabric of the Church and Tower and the Bells were also, at the same time restored.
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