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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ston Easton

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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ston Easton — church in Ston Easton, Somerset, England, UK.

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ston Easton, historic churches in South West England

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Midsomer Norton · 4.0 km
  • Free entry

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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ston Easton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1401. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Ston Easton, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2790°, -2.5407°.

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Heritage listing

The Anglican Church of St Mary the Virgin in Ston Easton, Somerset, England, is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 11th century, with a 15th-century embattled 3-stage west tower. The most striking interior feature is the Norman chancel arch, with semi-circular head and colonettes. The pews, choir stalls, altar rails, pulpit, font and screen are all 19th century. There are several 18th and 19th century wall monuments particularly to the Hippisley Coxe family of Ston Easton Park, who have their own chapel at the east end of the north aisle. The chancel was rebuilt in 1707 and the south aisle around 1800.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Anglican Church of St Mary the Virgin in Ston Easton, Somerset, England, is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 11th century, with a 15th-century embattled 3-stage west tower. The most striking interior feature is the Norman chancel arch, with semi-circular head and colonettes. The pews, choir stalls, altar rails, pulpit, font and screen are all 19th century. There are several 18th and 19th century wall monuments particularly to the Hippisley Coxe family of Ston Easton Park, who have their own chapel at the east end of the north aisle. The chancel was rebuilt in 1707 and the south aisle around 1800. The church underwent significant rebuilding in the 19th century, by Arthur Blomfield, which included dismantling most of the building including the Norman arch, marking each stone and then rebuilding them in the same position. The parish is part of the benefice of Chewton Mendip and the archdeanery of Wells.

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Coordinates
51.2790, -2.5407
District
Somerset
Parish
Ston Easton
Postcode
BA3 4DJ
Parliamentary constituency
Wells and Mendip Hills
Established
1401
Nearest railway station
Midsomer Norton4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ston Easton?
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ston Easton is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA3 4DJ), in the parish of Ston Easton.
When was Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ston Easton built?
Built or established in 1401.
Who owns Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ston Easton?
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ston Easton is owned by | designation1 =Grade II* listed building.
Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ston Easton a listed building?
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ston Easton is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ston Easton free to visit?
Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ston Easton is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ston Easton?
The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA3 4DJ.