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Temple Church

England
List entry 1015872
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Temple Church is a medieval parish church located in Somerset, England. The building dates from the twelfth and thirteenth centuries and reflects the architectural style of the High Medieval period. As its name suggests, the church has historical associations with the Knights Templar, the military religious order that played a significant role in medieval England. The structure exhibits characteristic features of medieval ecclesiastical architecture from this era and remains an important example of a parish church with Templar connections.

Temple Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015872. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Temple Church?

Temple Church is a medieval parish church located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015872.

Who is responsible for protecting Temple Church?

Temple Church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015872.

What other scheduled monuments are near Temple Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Decoy Control Building (8.8 km), Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit (9 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary and St Peter's churchyard (9.2 km).

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