St Mary's Church, Hardington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Mary |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Hardington |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°16′16″N 2°22′09″W / 51.2710°N 2.3691°W |
| Completed | 11th century |
The Church of St Mary in Hardington, a small village in Somerset, England, is a very old building. It was built way back in the 11th century! This church is so important that it has been named a Grade I listed building. This means it's one of the most special historic buildings in England and is protected by law.
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Exploring the Church of St Mary
This church has a main open space called a nave, but it doesn't have side aisles. It also has a small tower at the west end, which was added later, around the late 14th century. The front part of the church, known as the chancel, was mostly rebuilt in the 1800s.
A Look Inside the Church
Inside the Church of St Mary, you can find some really old and interesting things. There are small pieces of wall paintings from the Middle Ages. These paintings show what art was like many centuries ago. You can also see a special board with the coat of arms of King Charles I painted on it. This shows how important the church was during his time.
The Church's History and Use
The area around Hardington became its own parish (a church district) during the Middle Ages. However, in 1733, it joined with the nearby parish of Hemington. The Church of St Mary is no longer used for regular church services today. Since 1972, it has been looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust. This group works to protect and care for old churches that are no longer in use, making sure they stay safe for future generations to visit and learn from.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Mendip
- List of Somerset towers
