St Mary's, Bitton
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St Mary's, Bitton
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 17 Oct 2011
This ancient village church can trace its beginnings back to 1086, with the Nave being the only stone structure. The tower was added in Edward III's reign in 1377, and of course there have been many later constructions, particularly by the Victorians. Among the famous who have 'graced' the church was Cromwell's army, who used the tower for canon practice! It remains to this day. See Image] for a closer view of the tower.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.422081
Longitude
-2.459014