Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary, Berrow
Church of St Mary, Berrow — church in Berrow, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham · 6.1 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary, Berrow 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 Berrow, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2669°, -3.0135°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary in Berrow, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century and was restored in the 19th. It has been designated as a grade I listed building. The church is built of limestone from the Mendip Hills with Hamstone for the decoration. The south aisle is from the 15th century but was remodeled during the Victorian era. The two-stage tower, which dates from the 15th century, contains a bell dating from 1801 and made by Thomas and James Bilbie of the Bilbie family, along with four other bells. It can be seen from the sea and was once painted white to act as a lighthouse. The interior includes 14th and 15th century fonts.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bridgwater Bay SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Berrow Dunes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary in Berrow, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century and was restored in the 19th. It has been designated as a grade I listed building. The church is built of limestone from the Mendip Hills with Hamstone for the decoration. The south aisle is from the 15th century but was remodeled during the Victorian era. The two-stage tower, which dates from the 15th century, contains a bell dating from 1801 and made by Thomas and James Bilbie of the Bilbie family, along with four other bells. It can be seen from the sea and was once painted white to act as a lighthouse. The interior includes 14th and 15th century fonts. The Anglican parish is part of the Berrow and Brean benefice within the archdeaconry of Wells.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2669, -3.0135
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Berrow
- Postcode
- TA8 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117501 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Berrow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Berrow church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Berrow?
- Church of St Mary, Berrow is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA8 2LL), in the parish of Berrow.
- When was Church of St Mary, Berrow built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is Church of St Mary, Berrow a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Berrow is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, Berrow a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary, Berrow is part of the Bridgwater Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Berrow Dunes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Mary, Berrow free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, Berrow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Berrow?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA8 2LL.