Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary, North Petherton
In or near Thurloxton.
Church of St Mary, North Petherton — church in North Petherton, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgwater · 4.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary in North Petherton is located at postcode TA6 6SE and is approximately 4.3 km from Bridgwater railway station. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary, North Petherton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in North Petherton, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0921°, -3.0148°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary in North Petherton, Somerset, England dates from the 15th century and has been designated as a grade I listed building. It is on the Heritage at Risk Register due to the condition of the roof and north aisle parapet. There was a church in North Petherton before the Norman Conquest and the site belonged to Buckland Priory from the 12th century. The current building dates from the expansion of the town around 1490, although it does contain some fabric from the 13th century. The minster church has a highly decorated tower which, at 112 feet (34 metres) high, was described by Nickolaus Pevsner as one of the finest towers in the county. The tower was built around 1508. It contains a peal of six bells, and a clock built in Bridgwater in 1807.
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 North Petherton, Somerset, England dates from the 15th century and has been designated as a grade I listed building. It is on the Heritage at Risk Register due to the condition of the roof and north aisle parapet. There was a church in North Petherton before the Norman Conquest and the site belonged to Buckland Priory from the 12th century. The current building dates from the expansion of the town around 1490, although it does contain some fabric from the 13th century. The minster church has a highly decorated tower which, at 112 feet (34 metres) high, was described by Nickolaus Pevsner as one of the finest towers in the county. The tower was built around 1508. It contains a peal of six bells, and a clock built in Bridgwater in 1807. On the stonework are hunky punks in the shape of animals. The interior has a minstrel gallery from 1623, a carved wooden pulpit from the 15th century, and a brass chandelier which was added in 1984. The parish is part of the Alfred Jewel benefice within the Sedgemoor deanery.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0921, -3.0148
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- North Petherton
- Postcode
- TA6 6SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgwater — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117530 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary, North Petherton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: North Petherton church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, North Petherton?
- Church of St Mary, North Petherton is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA6 6SE), in the parish of North Petherton.
- What is Church of St Mary, North Petherton?
- Church of St Mary, North Petherton — church in North Petherton, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, North Petherton?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA6 6SE.
- When was Church of St Mary, North Petherton built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Mary, North Petherton a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, North Petherton is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, North Petherton a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary, North Petherton is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Church of St Mary, North Petherton free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, North Petherton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, North Petherton?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA6 6SE.