Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Huish Episcopi

The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a medieval place of worship with a tall tower built around 1500, decorated with pinnacles and ornamental stone panels. The walls combine blue lias stone with golden hamstone, giving the building a distinctive appearance.

The building was completed in 1301 and replaced an earlier church that had stood on this spot since the 11th century. The tower, added about a century later, has defined the structure ever since.

Inside, you will find a stained glass window created by Edward Burne-Jones that shows the skill of Victorian religious art. This work of that era still shapes how the interior looks and feels today.

The building is open to visitors and shows its medieval interior well in daylight. Monthly services happen every third Sunday at 10:30 a.m., so you can plan your visit around a service if you wish.

The tower of this church was featured on a British postage stamp in 1972, making it one of the few buildings with such recognition. This honor shows how important the architecture is in England's building heritage.

Location: Huish Episcopi

Inception: 14 century

GPS coordinates: 51.03580,-2.81806

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:04