Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe
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Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe — church in Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Minehead · 4.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Petrock in Timberscombe is located at postcode TA24 7TP. The nearest railway station is Minehead, which is 4.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1450. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1682°, -3.4947°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Petrock in Timberscombe, Somerset, England has a 15th-century tower, the rest of the building dating from 1708. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. The church is dedicated to Saint Petroc, who probably visited the parish in the 6th century. The chancel dates from around 1450, however sections of the nave walls may survive from an earlier building. Above the south doorway is a mural of David which dates from the Protestant Reformation. The font is 15th century and the pulpit from the 17th. The tower which was built in the early 18th century, has a peel of eight bells.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Petrock in Timberscombe, Somerset, England has a 15th-century tower, the rest of the building dating from 1708. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. The church is dedicated to Saint Petroc, who probably visited the parish in the 6th century. The chancel dates from around 1450, however sections of the nave walls may survive from an earlier building. Above the south doorway is a mural of David which dates from the Protestant Reformation. The font is 15th century and the pulpit from the 17th. The tower which was built in the early 18th century, has a peel of eight bells. The parish is part of the benefice of Grabbist Hill, which comprises Alcombe, Dunster, Timberscombe and Wootton Courtenay within the Exmoor deanery.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1682, -3.4947
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Timberscombe
- Postcode
- TA24 7TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Established
- 1450
- Nearest railway station
- Minehead — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117717 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Petrock's Church, Timberscombe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Petrock's church, Timberscombe - geograph.org.uk - 679109.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe?
- Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7TP), in the parish of Timberscombe.
- What is Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe?
- Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe — church in Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 7TP.
- When was Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe built?
- Built or established in 1450.
- Is Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe a listed building?
- Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe is part of the Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7TP.