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South West England

St Michael's Church, East Coker

South West England

St Michael's Church, East Coker

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St Michael's Church, East Coker

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Location: East Coker, South Somerset, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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March 9, 2020

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This attractive church nestles in peaceful surroundings on the outskirts of East Coker. Whilst the church is 12th century in origin, much of what you see dates to the 15th century and the central tower was rebuilt in 1790 after it was deemed unsafe. The church is Grade II-listed.

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“The church is noted as the resting place of the poet T. S. Eliot whose ashes were interred in 1965.”

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There is a footpath from the church, through the fields towards Sutton Bingham Reservoir

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: East Coker, South Somerset, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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