Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke — church in South Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yeovil Pen Mill · 8.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Mary the Virgin in East Stoke, the nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, located 8.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TA14 6UF. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in South Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.9519°, -2.7353°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary the Virgin at East Stoke in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, England dates from the 12th century. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It was previously dedicated to Saint Denis. Much of the church, including the nave and chancel with their stone carving are Norman, the structure being supported by pilaster buttresses. The north transept was added about 1225 and the south transept about 1300. The church has a tower with six bells. It shows various medieval carving including abstract corbels, an astrological tympanum, and St Michael slaying the dragon. Two of the carvings are thought to be Sheela na Gigs. The upper part of the tower was built in the 13th century with the parapet being added in the 15th. The church was restored in 1862, by Benjamin Ferrey.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary the Virgin at East Stoke in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, England dates from the 12th century. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It was previously dedicated to Saint Denis. Much of the church, including the nave and chancel with their stone carving are Norman, the structure being supported by pilaster buttresses. The north transept was added about 1225 and the south transept about 1300. The church has a tower with six bells. It shows various medieval carving including abstract corbels, an astrological tympanum, and St Michael slaying the dragon. Two of the carvings are thought to be Sheela na Gigs. The upper part of the tower was built in the 13th century with the parapet being added in the 15th. The church was restored in 1862, by Benjamin Ferrey. The parish is within the benefice of Stoke-sub-Hamdon, which is part of the Wells archdeaconry. Two of the Grade II* listed 17th-century monuments in the churchyard have suffered from subsidence and as a result rising damp has caused salt crystallisation which is affecting the inscriptions. As a result, they have been added to the Heritage at Risk Register.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9519, -2.7353
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Stoke sub Hamdon
- Postcode
- TA14 6UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Yeovil Pen Mill — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117591 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stoke sub Hamdon church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA14 6UF), in the parish of Stoke sub Hamdon.
- What is Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke — church in South Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke?
- The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA14 6UF.
- When was Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Who owns Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke is owned by | designation1 =Grade I Listed Building.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke a listed building?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, East Stoke?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA14 6UF. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.