Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Cothelstone

The romanesque red sandstone Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Cothelstone, Somerset, England dates from the 12th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building.

In 2006 the roof tiles were removed, new felt put underneath, the original tiles put back and the guttering repaired to keep out the west country weather.

In 2008 the church was rewired, the lighting added to and the under-pew heating replaced with a modern equivalent.

All the above was paid for with nearly £45,000 raised within the parish, two small grants from sympathetic charitable trusts, a small contribution from the Diocese of Bath and Wells and an overseas donation from the Esdailes.

Further renovation work is planned to the vestry, which is at the bottom of the tower, and the provision of a lavatory.