Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Taunton
Somerset - Built
- 1201
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1176326, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q5117521
Before visiting Church of St Mary, Kingston St Mary
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.
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About Church of St Mary, Kingston St Mary
The Church of St Mary is a Church of England parish church in Kingston St Mary, near Taunton in Somerset. It belongs to the united benefice of Kingston St Mary and Broomfield, within Taunton deanery, and is protected as a Grade I listed building.
Originating in the 13th century, the church retains a nave and arcades from that period. Its crenellated, three-stage tower was added in the early 1500s and rises to 27 metres, with pinnacles, pierced stonework, buttresses and decorative figures known as hunky punks. The tower received a new roof in 1952, followed by restoration between 1976 and 1978. Inside are early 16th-century carved bench ends and font, a pulpit dated 1742, and varied stained glass. A prominent Purbeck marble tomb in the south aisle commemorates John de la Warre, fourth Earl De La Warr, who took part in the Battle of Poitiers in 1356.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of St Mary, Kingston St Mary?⌄
Church of St Mary, Kingston St Mary in Taunton belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St Mary, Kingston St Mary building?⌄
The building dates from 1201. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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