Historic churches · South West England
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough
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Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough — church in Emborough, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton · 5.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Emborough, the nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, located 5.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BA3 4SF, and entry to the church is free.
About
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Emborough, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2601°, -2.5540°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Emborough, Somerset, England is medieval in origin but underwent extensive renovation in the 18th century. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. It is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was declared redundant on 1 August 1978, and was vested in the Trust on 19 December 1979. It was originally built in the 12th century, with 14th and 18th-century alterations and some further restoration in the 19th century. The inside includes a Georgian gallery and a cast iron "Gurney Stove".
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Emborough, Somerset, England is medieval in origin but underwent extensive renovation in the 18th century. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. It is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was declared redundant on 1 August 1978, and was vested in the Trust on 19 December 1979. It was originally built in the 12th century, with 14th and 18th-century alterations and some further restoration in the 19th century. The inside includes a Georgian gallery and a cast iron "Gurney Stove". The recent colour washing of the wall returned the church to its appearance before its Victorian restoration.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.2601, -2.5540
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Emborough
- Postcode
- BA3 4SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117823 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Emboroughchurch.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough?
- Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA3 4SF), in the parish of Emborough.
- What is Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough?
- Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough — church in Emborough, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA3 4SF.
- When was Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Who owns Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough?
- Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough is owned by Churches Conservation Trust.
- Is Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough a listed building?
- Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough free to visit?
- Yes, Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA3 4SF.