Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary, Moorlinch
In or near Catcott.
Church of St Mary, Moorlinch — church in Moorlinch, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland · 7.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary in Moorlinch is located in Somerset, postcode TA7 9BY. The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, which is approximately 7.1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary, Moorlinch 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 Moorlinch, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1280°, -2.8616°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary in Moorlinch, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The church sits on the southern flank of the Polden Hills. The earliest mention of a church at Moorlinch is a charter of King Ine in 725 and then in one of King Edgar in 971, although the authenticity of these documents has been challenged. In 1262 it was acquired by Glastonbury Abbey in 1262. The church includes a 14th-century chancel, and a 12th-century nave with a south porch. The font dates from the 12th century, while the pulpit is Jacobean, but made from wood taken from earlier perpendicular panels. The organ dates from 1800 and was made by James Davis.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary in Moorlinch, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The church sits on the southern flank of the Polden Hills. The earliest mention of a church at Moorlinch is a charter of King Ine in 725 and then in one of King Edgar in 971, although the authenticity of these documents has been challenged. In 1262 it was acquired by Glastonbury Abbey in 1262. The church includes a 14th-century chancel, and a 12th-century nave with a south porch. The font dates from the 12th century, while the pulpit is Jacobean, but made from wood taken from earlier perpendicular panels. The organ dates from 1800 and was made by James Davis. The west tower contains six bells the oldest being the tenor which was cast in 1651 by Thomas Purdue of Closworth. The parish is part of the benefice of Middlezoy and Othery and Moorlinch with Stawell and Sutton Mallet, within the Glastonbury deanery.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1280, -2.8616
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Moorlinch
- Postcode
- TA7 9BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117527 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Moorlinch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Mary's Church, Moorlinch - geograph.org.uk - 253048.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Moorlinch?
- Church of St Mary, Moorlinch is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA7 9BY), in the parish of Moorlinch.
- What is Church of St Mary, Moorlinch?
- Church of St Mary, Moorlinch — church in Moorlinch, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Moorlinch?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA7 9BY.
- When was Church of St Mary, Moorlinch built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is Church of St Mary, Moorlinch a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Moorlinch is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, Moorlinch a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary, Moorlinch is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Church of St Mary, Moorlinch free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, Moorlinch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Moorlinch?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA7 9BY.