Church of St Martin, North Stoke

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

Church of St Martin
Location	North Stoke, Somerset, England
Coordinates	51.4203°N 2.4274°W
Built	12th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name	Church of St Martin
Designated	1 February 1956[1]
Reference no.	1215229
Location of Church of St Martin in Somerset

Church tower

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][3]

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.[2]

The parish of North Stoke is part of the benefice of Weston, North Stoke and Langridge.[4]

On 10 January 2021 the church was the venue for BBC Radio 4's Sunday Worship.[5]

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.[2][3] There are also monuments from the 18th century.[1]

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

See also

• List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells

References

1. "Church of St Martin". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
2. "Parish Profile" (PDF). All Saints. p. 27. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 December 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
3. Davenport, Roy. "Bitton - North Stoke - Upton Cheyney - Bitton". Walking World. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
4. "St Martin, North Stoke". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
5. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000r30w
6. Hills, Tim. "North Stoke" (PDF). Ancient Yews. Retrieved 30 December 2016.