John Droxford [SEP] date of death
John Droxford
John Droxford (sometimes John Drokensford; died 9 May 1329), was a Bishop of Bath and Wells. He was elected 5 February 1309 and consecrated 9 November 1309.
Early life.
Droxford, born probably at Drokensford, now Droxford, Hampshire, was Controller of the Wardrobe to King Edward I in 1291, and continued to hold that office until 1295, when he appears as keeper of the wardrobe (1295–1309). These offices kept him in constant attendance at court. He accompanied Edward in
Abbey in 1091.
The current chancel and tower date from the building's construction in 1323 when it was consecrated by John Droxford, the Bishop of Bath and Wells. Around 1470 the nave was rebuilt by Abbot John Selwood and the work completed by Abbot Richard Beere. The church has a 15th-century stone pulpit, wooden chest from 1705 and candelabra from 1777. The tower holds a peal of six bells.
The parish is part of the benefice of Glastonbury St John the Baptist and St Benedict with Meare,