Church of St Martin, North Stoke explained

Church of St Martin
Coordinates:51.4203°N -2.4274°W
Location:North Stoke, Somerset, England
Built:12th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St Martin
Designation1 Date:1 February 1956
Designation1 Number:1215229

The Church of St Martin in North Stoke, Somerset, England dates from the 12th century and is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

There is evidence of a church on the site from 360, with that church being built on the site of an earlier Roman temple.[2]

The fabric of the current building started in the 12th century and the two-stage west tower dates from that era. Much of the rest of the building is from the 13th to 16th centuries. Major restoration in the 19th century repaired or replaced much of the fabric.[1] Restoration work in 2012 included rewiring and repairs to the roof.

The parish of North Stoke is part of the benefice of Weston, North Stoke and Langridge.[3]

On 10 January 2021 the church was the venue for BBC Radio 4's Sunday Worship.[4]

Architecture

In addition to the tower there is a nave and chancel with a south porch.[1] Inside the church is a font carved from a sacrificial altar.[5] [2] There are also monuments from the 18th century.[1]

In the churchyard is an ancient yew tree.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Martin. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 30 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Davenport. Roy. Bitton - North Stoke - Upton Cheyney - Bitton. Walking World. 30 December 2016.
  3. Web site: St Martin, North Stoke. A Church Near You. Church of England. 30 December 2016.
  4. Web site: BBC Radio 4 - Sunday Worship, Our Common Home.
  5. Web site: Parish Profile. All Saints. 30 December 2016. 27. https://web.archive.org/web/20161231170259/http://www.allsaintsonline.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Parish-Profile-Final-Web.pdf. 31 December 2016. dead.
  6. Web site: Hills. Tim. North Stoke. Ancient Yews. 30 December 2016.