Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary, Hemington
In or near Shoscombe.
Church of St Mary, Hemington — church in Hemington, Somerset, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton · 6.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary in Hemington is located in Somerset, with the postcode BA3 5XX. The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, which is 6.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary, Hemington is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Hemington, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2757°, -2.3922°.
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Heritage listing
St. Mary's Hemington is an Anglican church in Hemington, Somerset, England. The Norman church underwent major renovation in the 14th, 15th, 17th and 19th centuries. The south aisle and nave are the oldest part dating from the 1340s. The tower was built between 1480 and 1500. The 19th-century work is attributed to the office of Sir George Gilbert Scott. The Anglican parish is part of the benefice of Hardington Vale in the archdeaconry of Wells.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St. Mary's Hemington is an Anglican church in Hemington, Somerset, England. The Norman church underwent major renovation in the 14th, 15th, 17th and 19th centuries. The south aisle and nave are the oldest part dating from the 1340s. The tower was built between 1480 and 1500. The 19th-century work is attributed to the office of Sir George Gilbert Scott. The Anglican parish is part of the benefice of Hardington Vale in the archdeaconry of Wells. Services are held every week.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2757, -2.3922
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Hemington
- Postcode
- BA3 5XX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117516 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Hemington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hemington church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Hemington?
- Church of St Mary, Hemington is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA3 5XX), in the parish of Hemington.
- What is Church of St Mary, Hemington?
- Church of St Mary, Hemington — church in Hemington, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Hemington?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA3 5XX.
- When was Church of St Mary, Hemington built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is Church of St Mary, Hemington a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Hemington is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, Hemington free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, Hemington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Hemington?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA3 5XX.