Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Silverdown Hill
Taunton, TA4 3PX
Somerset - Built
- 1201
- Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1057601, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q5117497, OpenStreetMap, www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-martin-elworthy.html
Before visiting Church of St Martin of Tours
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.
Check the church’s website →About Church of St Martin of Tours
The Church of St Martin of Tours is a Church of England church on Silverdown Hill in Taunton, Somerset. Dedicated to the saint whose name it bears, it is protected at Grade II* and is now redundant. The Churches Conservation Trust has cared for the building since 1979, following its formal closure in 1975. It had previously become a chapelry linked to Monksilver in 1969.
Originating in the 13th century, the church retains an unbuttressed, crenellated tower of two stages from that period. Its porch and nave roof were added during the late 15th century. The chancel underwent rebuilding in 1695 and was reconstructed again in 1846. Red sandstone forms the main structure, complemented by Hamstone details and a slate-covered roof. Inside is a distinctive alabaster font, fashioned from material quarried near Watchet.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Church of St Martin of Tours?⌄
Church of St Martin of Tours is at Silverdown Hill, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3PX.
What denomination is Church of St Martin of Tours?⌄
Church of St Martin of Tours in Taunton belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St Martin of Tours building?⌄
The building dates from 1201. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
How do I contact Church of St Martin of Tours?⌄
You can reach Church of St Martin of Tours through its website at www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-martin-elworthy.html.
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