The Blessed Virgin Mary, Huish Episcopi Langport
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The church of St. Mary is a typical Somerset stone church. Established in Norman times, it is believed to have been built on a Saxon site. It is in an area renowned for small abbeys such as Muchelney and Athelney.
The tower is an outstanding example of Perpendicular architecture with some fine stone tracery. Such is its importance that it was on a Post Office stamp featuring British Architecture - Village Churches in June 1971.
In addition to the tower there are some fine Victorian stained glass windows including one by Burne Jones of the Nativity.
The main east window is traditional stained glass with a Crucifixion scene dedicated to three children from one family who died within a fortnight of each other on the 1870's.
The Michel's were a famous military family and the Kelways known as suppliers of peony roses and irises to Queen Victoria were also generous donors of stained glass.
A recent burial was that of Charles Sissons poet who lived in Langport.
The bells are used regularly for Sunday services and are used for practise on Wednesday evenings. There are 8 bells, the oldest being cast in the 1600's.
The tower is an outstanding example of Perpendicular architecture with some fine stone tracery. Such is its importance that it was on a Post Office stamp featuring British Architecture - Village Churches in June 1971.
In addition to the tower there are some fine Victorian stained glass windows including one by Burne Jones of the Nativity.
The main east window is traditional stained glass with a Crucifixion scene dedicated to three children from one family who died within a fortnight of each other on the 1870's.
The Michel's were a famous military family and the Kelways known as suppliers of peony roses and irises to Queen Victoria were also generous donors of stained glass.
A recent burial was that of Charles Sissons poet who lived in Langport.
The bells are used regularly for Sunday services and are used for practise on Wednesday evenings. There are 8 bells, the oldest being cast in the 1600's.
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Anona Hawkins
Team Administrator
Langport Area Team Ministry
The Rectory
Huish Episcopi, Langport
Somerset TA10 9QR
Tel: 01458 251 881
- Regular Services and Events
Sunday
Holy Communion
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ¾ hour
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ¾ hour
1st 2nd Sung Eucharist
Every first and second Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Every first and second Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour and 5 minutes.
4th Sunday Informal
Every fourth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Every fourth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour and 5 minutes.
3rd.Team Eucharist
Members of the congregations of the 8 parishes join at ONE of the parish churches or All Saints Langport for a Team Service. September is at St. Mary's Huish Episcopi
St Mary's is the venue once or twice a year. See special events for the parish hosting the service every third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Members of the congregations of the 8 parishes join at ONE of the parish churches or All Saints Langport for a Team Service. September is at St. Mary's Huish Episcopi
St Mary's is the venue once or twice a year. See special events for the parish hosting the service every third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Team Eucharist
Members of the congregations of the 8 parishes join at ONE of the parish churches or All Saints Langport for a Team Service. September is at St. Mary's Huish Episcopi
St Mary's is the venue once or twice a year. See special events for the parish hosting the service every third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Members of the congregations of the 8 parishes join at ONE of the parish churches or All Saints Langport for a Team Service. September is at St. Mary's Huish Episcopi
St Mary's is the venue once or twice a year. See special events for the parish hosting the service every third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 10998
Built: From 1100
Style of worship: Central
Our Patron: Bishop of Bath and Wells
Built: From 1100
Style of worship: Central
Our Patron: Bishop of Bath and Wells
Archdeaconry: WELLS (511)
Deanery: IVELCHESTER (51107)
Benefice: Langport Area Chs (01/228CL)
Parish Legal Name: HUISH EPISCOPI CUM LANGPORT (510150)
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