Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Taunton, TA3 7AL
Somerset - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1060345, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17555318, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Nicholas
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 Nicholas
St Nicholas is a Church of England parish church in Taunton, Somerset. It belongs to the Blackdown benefice and has Grade II* listed status, reflecting its architectural and historic importance.
A Norman church originally occupied the site, before Benjamin Ferrey rebuilt it in 1842. Elements associated with the earlier building remain, including two corbels, a pale stone Norman font, and Romanesque-style features in the nave arcade and chancel arch. Charles Edmund Giles added the southern aisle and reconstructed the tower in 1858, while stained glass made by James Powell and Sons was fitted during the 1850s. Further work on the chancel took place in 1969. Blue Lias stone, dressed masonry and slate form the principal materials. The plan includes a chancel and four-bay nave, with a three-stage tower capped by a pyramidal roof. Two chest tombs stand in the churchyard, including a late eighteenth-century Brown family monument.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Nicholas?⌄
St Nicholas in Taunton belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Nicholas building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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