Martock URC

Lovely dressed Hamstone, with a stone and tiled roof and a painted early Victorian interior.

Bower Hinton, Somerset

Opening times

Not usually open outside worship times, please contact us to arrange a visit.

Address

Bower Hinton
Somerset
TA12 6LA

The church has fitted wooden pews, a gallery at one end and a mid Victorian pipe organ. The graveyard is still in use.

This church originated from an assembly that met at a chapel in Pound Lane, Martock, which was founded in 1688 as a result of the Great Ejectment.

In 1772, a section of the congregation became attracted to the preaching of Revd Christopher Hull, and met together in barns and cottages.

In 1791 a gift of land was made and the present chapel was built.

In 1834 they joined the Somerset Congregational Union, and in 1972 became the Martock United Reformed Church.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • United Reformed Church

Contact information

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All Saints

Martock, Somerset

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St Mary the Virgin

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