St Mary's Parish Church, Begelly
It consists of a nave, chancel, north transept, south transept and a massive embattled tower. The tower, 71 feet high, with 3 storeys, houses a bell made in 1760 by Bayley in Bridgewater.
St Mary's Parish Church
Its inscription reads "My sound is good, my shape is neat, Twas Bayley made me so complete". This tower is the oldest structure in the area. It was a watch tower in World War II. Amongst the features are the medieval font, a holy water stoup and the chancel arch "apparently Norman - built of local stone".
The chancel leans markedly to the south, reputedly to show the inclination of Christ's head on the Cross. The church was restored in 1887. The stained glass window behind the altar (by Messrs Clayton and Bell) depicts the meeting between the Risen Christ and his mother. The lych gate was erected in 1886-7. There was an almshouse on a portion of land added to the churchyard in 1881. It was usual to toll the church bell on the death of a church member and also to ring out the old year and ring in the new.
