Church of St Mary Steps, Exeter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary Steps, Exeter |
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| Parish Church of St Mary Steps | |
Church Front
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 St Mary Steps, Exeter
Location in Exeter
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| 50°43′12″N 3°32′05″W / 50.719919°N 3.534689°W | |
| Location | Exeter |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I Listed |
| Designated | 29 January 1953 |
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| Parish | St Mary Steps, Exeter |
| Benefice | Heavitree and St Mary Steps |
| Deanery | Christianity |
| Archdeaconry | Exeter |
| Diocese | Exeter |
| Province | Canterbury |
The Church of St Mary Steps is a very old and important church. It is located in the city of Exeter, England. This church is considered a Grade I Listed building. This means it is a building of special historical interest.
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Exploring St Mary Steps Church
How Old Is This Church?
The Church of St Mary Steps is super old! It was first built around the year 1150. That's almost 900 years ago! Later, in the 1400s (the 15th century), it was rebuilt.
Back then, the church was right next to the west gate of the city. Imagine it standing guard at the entrance to Exeter!
Restoring the Church
Many years later, in the late 1800s, the church needed some care. An architect named Edward Ashworth helped restore it. He made sure the old church stayed strong and beautiful.
The House That Moved
Here's a cool fact about the area around the church! In 1961, a whole house was moved. This house is famous and known as The House That Moved. It was carefully picked up and placed right across from the church. It's a fun sight to see!
Images for kids
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This painting from around 1886 shows the church surrounded by old buildings.
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A close-up of the church clock.
