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with supervision by Mr. Buckle. The foundation stone of the new chancel was laid by Major
Charles D. Sherston on 20 July 1903. The work cost £700 to £800 and included the removal of the gallery and installation of new pews of pitch pine. The flooring was also concreted and relaid with wooden blocks.
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The church was in need of restoration by the beginning of the 20th century, with the flooring, seating and gallery being in poor condition. Fundraising was led by the vicar of Godney, Rev. J. M. Alcock, and the restoration plans drawn up by the diocesan architect Edmund Buckle. The work, which
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during winter floods. A scheme was launched to rebuild and enlarge Godney's chapel to accommodate 250 people. Funds were raised by public subscription and grants, including £60 from the Bath and Wells
Diocesan Church Building Association. The church was rebuilt in 1839–41 to the designs of
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on the west gable. The apsidal chancel was added in 1903, replacing the original east vestry, and a new vestry was formed at the west end of the nave. With the rebuilding of the church in 1839, heraldic glass of late 16th century origin was installed from a house recently demolished at
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