Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland
In or near Stawell.
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland — church in Westonzoyland, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland · 2.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is located in Westonzoyland, Somerset, with the postcode TA7 0EP. The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, which is 2.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland 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 Westonzoyland, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1087°, -2.9274°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Westonzoyland, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. St Mary's Parish Church, with its 15th-century carved timber roof, has a link with two conflicts. It served as a prison for around 500 troops after the Battle of Sedgemoor. From 1508 the vicar was Hugh Inge who went on to hold the offices of Bishop of Meath, Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland. The four-stage tower, which dates from around 1470, has an embattled parapet with quatrefoil arcading, and set-back buttresses which terminate in pinnacles on the bell-chamber stage. There are six bells in the tower. On the corners of the tower are hunky punks representing dragons.
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 the Virgin in Westonzoyland, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. St Mary's Parish Church, with its 15th-century carved timber roof, has a link with two conflicts. It served as a prison for around 500 troops after the Battle of Sedgemoor. From 1508 the vicar was Hugh Inge who went on to hold the offices of Bishop of Meath, Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland. The four-stage tower, which dates from around 1470, has an embattled parapet with quatrefoil arcading, and set-back buttresses which terminate in pinnacles on the bell-chamber stage. There are six bells in the tower. On the corners of the tower are hunky punks representing dragons. Restoration during the 1930s of the roof was funded by public subscription and carried out by W. D. Caroe. The church contains a corner dedicated to local airmen who lost their lives in 1918 and 1919 and post World War II in the early 1950s. The current vicar is The Reverend Dr Jane Sutton. The parish is part of the benefice of Westonzoyland with Chedzoy within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1087, -2.9274
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Westonzoyland
- Postcode
- TA7 0EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117607 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Westonzoylandchurch.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA7 0EP), in the parish of Westonzoyland.
- What is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland — church in Westonzoyland, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA7 0EP.
- When was Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland a listed building?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Westonzoyland?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA7 0EP.