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St Mary's Church, Stringston
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. 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, which is on the Heritage at Risk Register. 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.

See also

References

  1. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Mary (1057383)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Churchyard Cross, 5 metres South of porch, Church of St Mary (1308144)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  3. ^ 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. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Churchyard Cross, 5 metres South of porch, Church of St Mary". historicengland.org.uk. English Heritage. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Monument No. 189779". Pastscape. English Heritage. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  6. ^ "Stringston churchyard cross, Stringston - West Somerset". Heritage at Risk. English Heritage. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  7. ^ Historic England. "Prior family chest tomb and encircling wrought iron railings, in churchyard, 10 metres South of South Chapel, Church of St Mary (1308149)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  8. ^ "St Mary the Virgin, Stringston". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
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