Crewkerne & Ilminster Deanery

St Mary the Virgin

Isle Abbotts

 

 

 

Isle Abbotts tower is considered one of the finest in a county famous for its towers. Built between 1510 and 1520, it displays the West Somerset top with five pinnacles at each corner. The Hunky Punks at the base of the parapet are some of the best to be seen in Somerset.

Construction of the Nave took place in the 14^th century.  Of particular note is the fretted ironwork across the roof and the hagioscope (or squint) . The list of incumbents dates back to A.D.1262.

The chancel features a fine panelled arch and has a barrelled roof.

After being silent for over a hundred years the bells were restored in 1999 and dedicated by the Rt. Rev. James Thompson, Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells

 

 

Contacts

St Mary the Virgin is part of the Ilminster Team.

 

Team Rector	Preb Alastair Wallace	01460 52610	alastair.Wallace@btinternet.com
Team Vicar	Rev. Dr. Andrew Tatham	01460 52559	aftatham@ukonline.co.uk
ChurchWarden	Tony Habberfield	01460 281526
	Barbara Rickitt	01460 281226
PCC Secretary	Patricia Ferguson	01460 281318