Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- St Michael's Hill
Taunton, TA4 1JS
Somerset - Built
- 1201
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1060554, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q5117619, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Michael's
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 St Michael's
St Michael’s is a Church of England parish church on St Michael’s Hill in Taunton, Somerset. Originating in the thirteenth century, it occupies the site of an older chapel. The church is protected as a Grade I listed building, a status granted in 1956, and serves an Anglican parish within the Archdeaconry of Taunton.
Parts of the earliest structure survive around the tower base, although much of the building is from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Red sandstone rubble forms the walls, complemented by Hamstone details and slate roofing. Its plan includes a nave of four bays, north and south aisles, a medieval south porch and a tall west tower positioned at an angle. Inside are a Norman circular font, wagon-shaped roofs and richly carved early sixteenth-century pew ends. John Hayward of Exeter oversaw repairs and an extension during the restoration of 1849–50.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Michael's?⌄
St Michael's is at St Michael's Hill, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JS.
What denomination is St Michael's?⌄
St Michael's in Taunton belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Michael's building?⌄
The building dates from 1201. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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