Church of St Mary, Seavington St Mary facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Mary |
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| Location | Seavington St Mary, Somerset, England |
| Built | 15th century |
| Governing body | Churches Conservation Trust |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St Mary | |
| Designated | 4 February 1958 |
| Reference no. | 1307339 |
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The Church of St Mary is an old church located in Seavington St Mary, a village in Somerset, England. It was built a very long time ago, in the 1400s! Because it's so old and special, it's protected as a Grade II* listed building, which means it's an important historical site.
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A Look Inside and Out
Even though the church you see today was mostly built in the late 1400s, some parts of it are even older, from the 1200s! It got some updates around 1880 during the Victorian era to keep it in good shape.
The tall tower of the church was added in the 1500s. Inside the tower, there are six bells! Three of these bells are super old, made in 1621 by a bell-maker named George Purdue. The other three bells are newer, made in the 1900s by a company called John Taylor & Co.
Who Looked After the Church?
For a long time, this church was connected to a bigger church in South Petherton. It was also looked after by a place called Bruton Abbey. After some big changes in history, when monasteries were closed down, Bristol Cathedral became responsible for it.
What is a Redundant Church?
Today, the Church of St Mary is what's called a 'redundant church'. This means it's no longer used for regular church services. Instead, it's looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust. This trust helps to protect old churches that are no longer in use, making sure they stay standing for everyone to enjoy and learn from. The church officially became part of the Trust's care in 1985.
More to Explore
- List of churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust in South West England
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
