Towns & cities · South West England
Stoke St Mary
Stoke St Mary — village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Stoke St Mary is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 396 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.9952°, -3.0510°.
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Stoke St Mary is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 2 miles (3.2 km) south east of Taunton.
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Background
History
The earliest recorded mention of Stoke St Mary is in a Saxon charter dated 854 AD, when a West Saxon king gave the clearly defined lands at ‘Stoc’ to the minster church at Taunton. The parish of Stoke St Mary was part of the Taunton Deane Hundred. The Church of St Mary in Stoke St Mary was built in the 13th century and is a simple stone building with battlemented tower. It remains largely unchanged today and the tower is one of the few remaining 13th-century towers in the county. Agriculture has always been the main occupation in Stoke St Mary but in the 17th century the cloth industry became important in the village and limeburners were common, most working quarries on Stoke Hill. The…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9952, -3.0510
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Stoke St. Mary
- Postcode
- TA3 5SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Population
- 396
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 4.8 km
- Official site
- www.somersetintelligence.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q930735 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stoke St Mary (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Fyrse Cottage, Stoke St Mary - geograph.org.uk - 126319.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Thomas
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Slough Green Park
Caravan parks · 1.5 km
Ashe Farm Camp Site
Campsites · 1.7 km
Road Bridge At Ngr St 2815 2249
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Huish Woods
Campsites · 2.0 km
Thornfalcon
Villages · 2.4 km
Orchard Wood
Vineyards · 2.4 km
Cambria Farm
Hill forts · 2.5 km
Church of the Holy Cross, Thornfalcon
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Former Canal Bridge North East Of Lower Farmhouse
Historic bridges · 2.6 km
Church of St George
Historic churches · 2.8 km
Stoneyhead Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.8 km
Stoke St Mary is a village located in South West England with a population of 396. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 396
- Constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Stoke St Mary
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Cambria Farm
Cambria Farm — historic site in Somerset, England.
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Church of St George
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Church of St Michael, Creech St Michael
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Church of St Thomas
Church of St Thomas — church in Orchard Portman, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of the Holy Cross, Thornfalcon
Church of the Holy Cross, Thornfalcon — church in Thornfalcon, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Five Arch Bridge At Ngr St 2695 2533
Five Arch Bridge At Ngr St 2695 2533 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Former Canal Bridge North East Of Lower Farmhouse
Former Canal Bridge North East Of Lower Farmhouse — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Road Bridge At Ngr St 2815 2249
Road Bridge At Ngr St 2815 2249 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Creech St Michael War Memorial
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Corfe War Memorial
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M5 Crash Memorial
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Cornish Farm Touring Park
Cornish Farm Touring Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 2Campsites · South West England
Huish Woods
Huish Woods — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Ashe Farm Camp Site
Ashe Farm Camp Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Stoneyhead Caravan Park
Stoneyhead Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Slough Green Park
Slough Green Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Orchard Wood
Orchard Wood — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Thomas
Church of St Thomas — church in Orchard Portman, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Slough Green Park
Slough Green Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Ashe Farm Camp Site
Ashe Farm Camp Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Road Bridge At Ngr St 2815 2249
Road Bridge At Ngr St 2815 2249 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 2Campsites · South West England
Huish Woods
Huish Woods — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Stoke St Mary
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Slough Green Park
Slough Green Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Ashe Farm Camp Site
Ashe Farm Camp Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 2Campsites · South West England
Huish Woods
Huish Woods — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Stoneyhead Caravan Park
Stoneyhead Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Cornish Farm Touring Park
Cornish Farm Touring Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Greyhound Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Tudor Tavern, Taunton
Tudor Tavern, Taunton in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Cosy Club Taunton
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Winchester Arms Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stoke St Mary?
- Stoke St Mary is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA3 5SU), in the parish of Stoke St. Mary.
- What is Stoke St Mary?
- Stoke St Mary — village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stoke St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA3 5SU.
- Is Stoke St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Stoke St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stoke St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA3 5SU.