Remains Of Spire, In Churchyard 15 Metres East Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Ghost is a Grade II listed building in the Somerset local planning authority area, England. First listed on 16 November 1984. Spire.

Remains Of Spire, In Churchyard 15 Metres East Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Ghost

WRENN ID: lone-plinth-rye
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Somerset
Country: England
Date first listed: 16 November 1984
Type: Spire
Source: Historic England listing

Description

ST1436 CROWCOMBE CP

16/55 Remains of spire, in churchyard, 15 metres East of chancel, Church of the Holy Ghost -

GV II

Finial, reputed to be the apex of the spire of the Church of the Holy Ghost (qv). C14. Limestone, about 2.5m high, ribbed with bulbous top, octagonal in cross section. The Church was struck by lightning during a violent storm in December 1725; the spire was demolished and during the subsequent fire the roofs, pulpit and screen were destroyed. (VCH, Somerset Vol.5, forthcoming).

Listing NGR: ST1409336702

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