The Church of St Mary Steps is a Grade I Listed[1] church in the city of Exeter, England.
St Mary Steps, Exeter | |
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Parish Church of St Mary Steps | |
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50°43′12″N 3°32′05″W / 50.719919°N 3.534689°W | |
Location | Exeter |
Country | United Kingdom |
Denomination | Church of England |
Website | www |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Grade I Listed |
Designated | 29 January 1953 |
Administration | |
Province | Canterbury |
Diocese | Exeter |
Archdeaconry | Exeter |
Deanery | Christianity |
Benefice | Heavitree and St Mary Steps |
Parish | St Mary Steps, Exeter |
History
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The church dates from about 1150 and was rebuilt in the 15th century.[2] It was formerly by the west gate of the city.[3]
In the late 19th century the church was restored by the architect Edward Ashworth.[1]
In 1961, The House That Moved was moved from its former location to opposite the church.
Benefice of Heavitree and St Mary Steps
Parishes within the benefice:
- Heavitree (St Michael and All Angels) with St Lawrence and St Paul
- St Mary Steps
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References
Further reading
- Nicholas Orme The Churches of Medieval Exeter. Exeter: Impress Books, 2014; pp. 137 & 139
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