1 – St John’s Church

This post is part of a series called Myths and Memories of Midsomer Norton High Street
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1 – St John’s Church

 

The building you’re looking at is old, but it would have astonished people living here one thousand years ago. There was probably a church back then, but it would have been much smaller and under the control of the main church in Chewton. The small settlements of Norton and neighbouring Welton were really just outlying farms in those days.

Before heading to the next stop, take a moment to step inside the church. Here, you’ll see the Norman font and the intriguing remains of a timber tomb effigy known as the Midsomer Norton Knight. We’ll meet him again later.

Next stop. 2 – The Old Priory

A map showing the town.

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