Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary, Litton
In or near Cameley.
Church of St Mary, Litton — church in Litton, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton · 7.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Mary in Litton, the nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, located 7.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BA3 4PE, and entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary, Litton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Litton, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2900°, -2.5839°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary in Litton, Somerset, England, dates from the 13th century. It is a Grade I listed building. There is some evidence for the existence of a Saxon church on the site before the Norman Conquest. The village was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Litune, meaning 'The small enclosure' from the Old English lyt and tun. It was the property of Gisa, Bishop of Wells, and a Norman building was later incorporated into the present building. The north isle was added around 1850 to accommodate the influx of people involved in the construction of the Litton Reservoirs. It contains the 14th century font. The pulpit is Jacobean and the benches are from the 15th century.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary in Litton, Somerset, England, dates from the 13th century. It is a Grade I listed building. There is some evidence for the existence of a Saxon church on the site before the Norman Conquest. The village was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Litune, meaning 'The small enclosure' from the Old English lyt and tun. It was the property of Gisa, Bishop of Wells, and a Norman building was later incorporated into the present building. The north isle was added around 1850 to accommodate the influx of people involved in the construction of the Litton Reservoirs. It contains the 14th century font. The pulpit is Jacobean and the benches are from the 15th century. It has a Perpendicular three-stage tower with battlements, pinnacles and a bell chamber, containing six bells which were repaired and rehung around 1910. Several of the memorials and crosses in the churchyard are also listed buildings. There is also a damaged Saxon font.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2900, -2.5839
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Litton
- Postcode
- BA3 4PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117523 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Litton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Litton church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Litton?
- Church of St Mary, Litton is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA3 4PE), in the parish of Litton.
- What is Church of St Mary, Litton?
- Church of St Mary, Litton — church in Litton, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Litton?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA3 4PE.
- When was Church of St Mary, Litton built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is Church of St Mary, Litton a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Litton is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, Litton a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary, Litton is part of the Mendip Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary, Litton free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, Litton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Litton?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA3 4PE.