Culbone Collection

Culbone Somerset Exmoor church religion god tree
St Beunos Church, Culbone, Somerset, UK

Culbone, smallest church in Britain (colour photo)
3095385 Culbone, smallest church in Britain (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Culbone, smallest church in Britain)

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A stream in autumn running through woodland in Withy Combe in Exmoor National Park

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An orange filamentous alga - on old gravestone at Culbone (Exmoor) Date:

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Culbone Church, (St Beuno's), Culbone. The smallest parish church in England. Date:

Algae-covered gravestone. Orange-coloured filamentous green algae (Trentepohlia aurea) growing on a gravestone. Photographed in Culbone, Exmoor, Somerset, UK, in March

Oak woodland. Common oak (Quercus robur) trees on a misty morning. Photographed in Yearnor Wood, Exmoor, Somerset, UK, in March

Green Alga (Trentepohlia aurea) orange filamentous alga growing on old gravestone in churchyard, Culbone, Exmoor, Somerset, England, march

View of church with Daffodils (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) flowering amongst gravestones in churchyard, smallest parish church in England, Culbone Church, Culbone, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, march

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) coppiced woodland habitat in mist at dawn, Yearnor Wood, near Culbone, Porlock, Exmoor, Somerset, England, march

Harvest Festival Screen
A Harvest Festival screen decorated with Corn Dollies at Englands Smallest Church at Culbone, Somerset. Date: August 1963

Harvest Festival
A Harvest Festival scene in the Choir of Englands Smallest Church at Culbone, Somerset, England. Date: 1950s

View of flowering heather blowing in breeze and coastal farmland at sunset, Porlock Hill, Worthy Wood, Culbone, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, august

View of flowering heather and hawthorn tree with distant sea mist at dawn, Porlock Hill, Culbone, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, september

A sign on the South West Coast path in woodland near Porlock in north Devon, UK
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Culbone church said to be the smallest in England near Porlock Weir on the north Somerset coast
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EDITORS COMMENTS

Culbone, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Somerset's Exmoor region, is home to a church that holds centuries of history and spirituality. Known as the smallest church in Britain, Culbone Church stands proudly amidst a backdrop of towering trees and lush greenery. As you step foot into this sacred place, you can't help but feel a sense of awe and reverence. The air is filled with an undeniable aura of tranquility, inviting visitors to pause and reflect on their connection with something greater than themselves. Inside the church, your eyes are immediately drawn to the magnificent Harvest Festival Screen. Adorned with vibrant colors and intricate designs, it serves as a testament to the community's deep-rooted faith and gratitude for nature's bountiful blessings. Outside, daffodils bloom joyfully among weathered gravestones – a symbol of hope and renewal even in the face of mortality. One particular gravestone catches your attention; its surface covered in algae that seems to breathe life into its ancient inscription. Surrounded by sessile oak woodland habitat shrouded in mist at dawn, it offers solace for those seeking solace amidst nature's embrace. The coppiced trees stand tall like guardians watching over this sacred space where generations have sought solace from life's trials. In this enchanting setting lies an orange filamentous alga known as Trentepohlia aurea - an unexpected sight growing on an old gravestone within Culbone's churchyard. A reminder that life finds ways to thrive even in seemingly inhospitable places. Culbone Church embodies more than just religion; it represents resilience, beauty, and harmony between humanity and nature. It beckons all who visit to find peace within themselves while marveling at the wonders surrounding them. So next time you find yourself wandering through Exmoor’s breathtaking landscapes or searching for spiritual enlightenment amidst ancient history – make sure not to miss the captivating allure of Culbone.