Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford
In or near Winsford.
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford — church in West Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford 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 West Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1037°, -3.5659°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary Magdalene in Winsford, Somerset, England, dates back to the Norman period before the 13th century and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. Winsford church is dedicated to St Mary Magdalene and was partly restored in 1858. The tower, which is 90 feet (27.4 m) high, was constructed in three stages. There are six bells; the four heaviest were made by Thomas Bilbie in Cullompton in 1765. Within the church is a fine painted panel created in 1609 during the reign of King James I. The ironwork on the inner doors of the church is thought to date from the 13th century, originating from the priory of St Nichola in Barlynch, and the font is from the Norman period. The organ was installed c.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Barle SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Exmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary Magdalene in Winsford, Somerset, England, dates back to the Norman period before the 13th century and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. Winsford church is dedicated to St Mary Magdalene and was partly restored in 1858. The tower, which is 90 feet (27.4 m) high, was constructed in three stages. There are six bells; the four heaviest were made by Thomas Bilbie in Cullompton in 1765. Within the church is a fine painted panel created in 1609 during the reign of King James I. The ironwork on the inner doors of the church is thought to date from the 13th century, originating from the priory of St Nichola in Barlynch, and the font is from the Norman period. The organ was installed c. 1900, being delivered by horse-drawn wagon from nearby Dulverton. The church register dates back to 1660.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1037, -3.5659
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Winsford
- Postcode
- TA24 7JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Established
- 1201
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117557 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Winsfordchurch.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford?
- Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7JQ), in the parish of Winsford.
- What is Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford?
- Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford — church in West Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford?
- Drivers can use postcode TA24 7JQ.
- When was Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford a listed building?
- Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Barle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7JQ. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.