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Church of All Saints, Trull

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Church of All Saints, Trull — church in Somerset, England, UK.

Church of All Saints, Trull, historic churches in South West England

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Taunton · 3.5 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of All Saints, Trull is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1401. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.9938°, -3.1181°.

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Heritage listing

The Church of All Saints in Trull, Somerset, England has a tower dating from the 13th century; the rest is 15th-century. The building has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The church was served by the monks of Taunton Priory until 1308. The east window, dating from the 15th century, depicts the crucifixion with St John and the Mother of Jesus at the foot of the Cross. The pulpit is believed to date from the 16th century, moving to its current position from the north arcade as part of a Victorian restoration around 1863. The extensive mid-16th century bench ends include a unique pre-Reformation procession. The lower portion of the tower is the oldest part of the building, with the south aisle being built in the 14th century and the north aisle in the 15th.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Church of All Saints in Trull, Somerset, England has a tower dating from the 13th century; the rest is 15th-century. The building has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The church was served by the monks of Taunton Priory until 1308. The east window, dating from the 15th century, depicts the crucifixion with St John and the Mother of Jesus at the foot of the Cross. The pulpit is believed to date from the 16th century, moving to its current position from the north arcade as part of a Victorian restoration around 1863. The extensive mid-16th century bench ends include a unique pre-Reformation procession. The lower portion of the tower is the oldest part of the building, with the south aisle being built in the 14th century and the north aisle in the 15th. The tower holds six bells, two of which were cast before Protestant Reformation. The parish is part of the benefice of Trull with Angersleigh within the Taunton deanery. In 1899 a stained glass window by Charles Eamer Kempe in memory of Alexander and Juliana Horatia Ewing was installed in the church, overlooking their graves.

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Coordinates
50.9938, -3.1181
District
Somerset
Parish
Trull
Postcode
TA3 7JY
Parliamentary constituency
Taunton and Wellington
Established
1401
Nearest railway station
Taunton3.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of All Saints, Trull?
Church of All Saints, Trull is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA3 7JY), in the parish of Trull.
When was Church of All Saints, Trull built?
Built or established in 1401.
Is Church of All Saints, Trull a listed building?
Church of All Saints, Trull is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of All Saints, Trull free to visit?
Yes, Church of All Saints, Trull is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of All Saints, Trull?
The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA3 7JY.