Church of St Mary The Virgin, Timsbury facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Church of St Mary The Virgin
Location	Timsbury, Somerset, England
Built	1826-1832
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated	21 September 1960
Reference no.	1129594
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The Anglican Church of St Mary The Virgin is a historic church found in Timsbury, a village in Somerset, England. It is a very special building. It has been given a Grade II* listed building status. This means it is an important historical site. It is protected because of its unique architecture and long history.

About St Mary's Church

The Church of St Mary The Virgin is a beautiful and old church. It is located in the village of Timsbury. This village is part of the county of Somerset in England. The church is officially known as a Grade II* listed building. This special title means the church is very important. It has a lot of history and unique design features. These features are worth protecting for everyone to see.

A Look at Its History

The church you see today is not the very first one on this spot. An older church stood here for many years. However, by the 1820s, that old church was in poor condition. It needed a lot of repairs.

Because of this, the church was rebuilt. This happened between 1826 and 1832. Later, in 1852, more work was done. A famous architect named Sir George Gilbert Scott added the east end of the church. This part of the church is where the main altar is usually found.

What You Can See There

The church building itself is very interesting. But there are other things to see too. In the churchyard, which is the area around the church, you can find several old monuments. These are like special markers or gravestones. They remember people who lived long ago.

Some of these monuments belong to families like the Parsons family. Others are for individuals such as James Collins and Robert Langford. There are also two monuments for the Smith family. One monument's owner is not known. These monuments tell a story about the people who lived in Timsbury in the past.

Close to the church is the rectory. This building is where the rector, or the main priest, of the church lives. The rectory building dates back to around 1820.

The Church's Role Today

The Church of St Mary The Virgin is still an active church today. It is part of a larger group of churches. This group is called the benefice of Timsbury with Priston, Camerton, and Dunkerton. This means these villages share some church services and leadership.

All these churches are part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells. A diocese is a large area managed by a bishop. It helps organize many churches in a region. The Church of St Mary The Virgin continues to serve its community. It is a place for worship and gathering.

See also

• List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells