St Mary's Church, Stringston Explained

St Mary's Church
Coordinates:51.1756°N -3.1778°W
Location:Stringston, Somerset, England
Designation1:Grade II listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St Mary
Designation1 Date:16 November 1984
Designation1 Number:1057383
Designation2:Grade II* listed building
Designation2 Offname:Churchyard Cross, 5 metres South of porch, Church of St Mary
Designation2 Date:16 November 1984
Designation2 Number:1308144
Designation3:Scheduled ancient monument
Designation3 Offname:Stringston churchyard cross
Designation3 Number:1006171

The Anglican St Mary's Church at Stringston in the English county of Somerset dates from the 17th century. It has been designated as a Grade II listed building.

The current building replaced an earlier one linked to Kilve Chantry.[1] Although there is some 17th-century fabric left in the building, most of existing stonework is from the late 19th and early 20th century following a Victorian restoration. The three-stage west tower is supported by diagonal buttresses.

Within the churchyard is a cross dating from the 14th century,[2] [3] which is on the Heritage at Risk Register.[4] It has two steps and an octagonal shaft supporting a canopied head. It is Grade II* listed and scheduled as an ancient monument. There is also a chest tomb surrounded by railing.

The parish is part of The Quantock Coast Benefice within the archdeaconry of Taunton.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baggs. A. P.. Siraut. M. C.. Stringston: Church In A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 6, andersfield, Cannington, and North Petherton Hundreds (Bridgwater and Neighbouring Parishes).. British History Online. Victoria County History. 6 March 2015.
  2. Web site: Churchyard Cross, 5 metres South of porch, Church of St Mary. historicengland.org.uk. English Heritage. 6 March 2015.
  3. Web site: Monument No. 189779. Pastscape. English Heritage. 6 March 2015.
  4. Web site: Stringston churchyard cross, Stringston - West Somerset. Heritage at Risk. English Heritage. 6 March 2015.
  5. Web site: St Mary the Virgin, Stringston. A Church Near You. Church of England. 6 March 2015.