Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Martin, Elworthy
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Church of St Martin, Elworthy — church in West Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stogumber · 3.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Martin in Elworthy is located in Somerset, with the postcode TA4 3PX. The nearest railway station is Stogumber, which is 3.5 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Martin, Elworthy is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in West Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1067°, -3.3114°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Martin in Elworthy, Somerset, England, is dedicated to St Martin of Tours. It dates from the 13th century and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. Whilst the unbuttressed 2-stage crenellated tower is from the 13th century the porch and nave roof are from the late 15th century. The chancel was rebuilt in 1695 and again in 1846. It is built of red sandstone with Ham stone dressings and a slate roof. Within the church is an unusual alabaster font made with stone from a quarry near Watchet. In 1969 the parish became a chapelry of Monksilver, within the benefice of Monksilver with Brompton Ralph and Nettlecombe. It is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Martin in Elworthy, Somerset, England, is dedicated to St Martin of Tours. It dates from the 13th century and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. Whilst the unbuttressed 2-stage crenellated tower is from the 13th century the porch and nave roof are from the late 15th century. The chancel was rebuilt in 1695 and again in 1846. It is built of red sandstone with Ham stone dressings and a slate roof. Within the church is an unusual alabaster font made with stone from a quarry near Watchet. In 1969 the parish became a chapelry of Monksilver, within the benefice of Monksilver with Brompton Ralph and Nettlecombe. It is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church was declared redundant on 1 August 1975, and was vested in the Trust on 19 December 1979.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1067, -3.3114
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Elworthy
- Postcode
- TA4 3PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Stogumber — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117497 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Martin, Elworthy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Elworthy church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Martin, Elworthy?
- Church of St Martin, Elworthy is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA4 3PX), in the parish of Elworthy.
- What is Church of St Martin, Elworthy?
- Church of St Martin, Elworthy — church in West Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Martin, Elworthy?
- The nearest railway station is Stogumber, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA4 3PX.
- When was Church of St Martin, Elworthy built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Who owns Church of St Martin, Elworthy?
- Church of St Martin, Elworthy is owned by | designation1 =Grade II* listed building.
- Is Church of St Martin, Elworthy a listed building?
- Church of St Martin, Elworthy is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Martin, Elworthy free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Martin, Elworthy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Martin, Elworthy?
- The nearest railway station is Stogumber, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA4 3PX.