The Church of St Mary Steps is a Grade I Listed church in the city of Exeter, England.
History
Oil on canvas townscape ‘The Church of St Mary Steps, Exeter’, c.1886. The painting depicts the church with old residential town buildings surrounding it. The church is one of the oldest in Exeter, dating back to the medieval period.
The church dates from about 1150 and was rebuilt in the 15th century. It was formerly by the west gate of the city.
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:
Heavitree (St Michael and All Angels) with St Lawrence and St Paul
