St Mary's Church, Chedzoy

Church of St Mary
Location within Somerset
General information
Town or city	Chedzoy
Country	England
Coordinates	51°08′04″N 2°56′34″W / 51.1345°N 2.9429°W / 51.1345; -2.9429
Completed	13th century

The Anglican Church of St Mary in Chedzoy, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century and has been designated as a grade I listed building.^[1]

There is evidence of a Church in Chedzoy in 1166 when it was given along with the parent church in North Petherton to Buckland Priory.^[2] The tower dates from the early 16th century when the porch, clerestory, the arch into the north transept, and the windows in the north aisle were added.^[3]

Much of the current building is from the 17th century, although the Norman chancel, chancel arch and doorway remain. It was extensively remodelled by William Butterfield in 1861.^[4] A late medieval screen and rood loft were removed around 1841. The font has survived since the 13th century. The pulpit is from the 16th century. Amongst the memorials is a monumental brass believed to commemorate Richard Sydenham who died in 1499.^[2]

Local tradition says that the church still bears marks form the forces of the Duke of Monmouth during the Monmouth Rebellion in 1685, who sharpened their swords before battle,^[5] however this is unlikely to be the true source of the marks.^[6]

The parish is part of the benefice of Westonzoyland with Chedzoy within the Sedgemoor deanery.^[3]