Church of St Mary Steps, Exeter explained

St Mary Steps, Exeter
Fullname:Parish Church of St Mary Steps
Pushpin Map:United Kingdom Exeter
Map Caption:Shown in Exeter
Coordinates:50.7199°N -3.5347°W
Location:Exeter
Country:United Kingdom
Denomination:Church of England
Heritage Designation:Grade I Listed
Designated Date:29 January 1953
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 Grade I Listed church in the city of Exeter, England.

History

The church dates from about 1150 and was rebuilt in the 15th century.[1] It was formerly by the west gate of the city.[2]

In the late 19th century the church was restored by the architect Edward Ashworth.

In 1961, The House That Moved was moved from its former location to opposite the church.

Benefice of Heavitree and St Mary Steps

Parishes within the benefice:

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: St Marys Steps. Heavitree Parish. en-GB. 2019-12-17.
  2. Pevsner, N. (1952) South Devon. Harmondsworth: Penguin; p. 150