St Mary's Church, Saltford

St Mary's Church is a stone building in Saltford with Norman elements, including a carved font and a gallery with an organ. The church tower rises prominently above the main roof and defines the village skyline.

The building dates to the early 12th century and ranks among the oldest religious sites in Somerset. During the English Civil War, it suffered damage, and the rector of that era vanished without trace.

The church maintains strong connections with Saltford School, where the rector delivers weekly assembly addresses to students every Monday afternoon.

You can reach the church via a square next to the former school building, which now serves as a community center. The approach is straightforward and the church sits centrally within the village.

During the English Civil War's Battle of Lansdown, the church experienced damage, and the rector of that period disappeared without any trace.

Location: Saltford

Inception: 12 century

GPS coordinates: 51.40566,-2.45340

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02