Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Main Road
Taunton, TA3 5AU
Somerset - Built
- 1301
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1060114, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q5117376, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting Church of St Bartholomew
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Church of St Bartholomew
The Church of St Bartholomew is a Church of England place of worship on Main Road in East Lyng, within the Taunton area of Somerset. Dedicated to St Bartholomew, the church has Grade I listed status in recognition of its historic and architectural significance.
Its origins lie in the 1300s, and it occupies ground where a fort once stood. Tradition associates its construction with monks displaced from Athelney Abbey after Henry VIII closed the monastery in 1539. The richly decorated tower was erected in about 1497, using lias stone accented with Hamstone. It comprises three levels, with recessed buttresses rising towards angled pinnacles. Paired bell openings feature two lights, Somerset-style tracery, quatrefoil screens and slender attached shafts; related single openings appear beneath them. Stone grotesques depict dragons, including an unusual western carving that blends features of a basilisk or cockatrice with those of a griffin.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Church of St Bartholomew?⌄
Church of St Bartholomew is at Main Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5AU.
What denomination is Church of St Bartholomew?⌄
Church of St Bartholomew in Taunton belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St Bartholomew building?⌄
The building dates from 1301. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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