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This 1968 octagonal church with beautiful interior; the dome is supported on seven spans of dalles de verre glazing that create a magnificent sense of light filled space.

The church tower is visible for miles around, and is in the 'Levels' style. The figures around the church roof are either gargoyles (water spouts) or Hunky Punks, a local name for grotesque carvings which are not gargoyles.

The church tower is a landmark for a long way around, and was rebuilt in 1861 to the original medieval designs, but in blue lias stone, rather than the Ham stone from which the rest of the church is built.

The large cruciform Grade I church has an 18th century tower.

An evocative setting, in front of Muchelney Abbey and opposite the medieval Priest’s House, internally, the unique ceiling was painted in the 1600s with angels in Tudor costumes.

The ancient cross in the churchyard is 15th century and two giant yews were grown to provide soldier’s bows and are said to be among the oldest in the diocese.

St Barnabas is a Grade 1 listed building dating from the 14th century with an impressive rood screen, font and pulpit.