Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- The Charltons
Somerset - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1056728, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17553786
Before visiting Church of 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.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Church of St Mary
The Church of St Mary is an Anglican parish church in Charlton Mackrell, within The Charltons in Somerset. It serves in a united benefice alongside Somerton and Kingsdon, under the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Its architectural and historic significance is recognised through its designation at Grade II*.
Originating in the 1200s, the church is built from local Hamstone beneath slate-covered roofs. Work to renew the building was carried out in the 1790s and the 1840s. The later programme involved major alterations, including dismantling the musicians’ gallery and constructing a northern vestry. The transept window received new stone tracery around 1330, though its medieval glazing has not survived. Buttresses reinforce the corners of both the chancel and southern transept. Gargoyles adorn the tower, which houses a ring of six bells. A circular font from the church’s earliest period remains inside, while Victorian work accounts for most of its decorative scheme and stained glazing.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of St Mary?⌄
Church of St Mary in The Charltons belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St Mary building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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