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Historic churches · South West England

Church of St Mary, Hemington

In or near Shoscombe.

Norman & medievalFree admission

Church of St Mary, Hemington — church in Hemington, Somerset, England, UK.

Church of St Mary, Hemington, historic churches in South West England

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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.

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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 Norton6.3 km

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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.