| Church of All Saints | |
| Location: | Martock, Somerset, England |
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| Built: | 13th century |
| Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Designated: | 28 April 1987[1] |
| Reference #: | 422626 |
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Location of Church of All Saints in Somerset
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The Church of All Saints in Martock, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building.[1]
The church was acquired by the Treasurer of Wells Cathedral in 1227 and he became the rector and patron of the church.[2]
The tower dates from around 1505, in four stages, with offset corner buttresses to the full height of the tower, to replace the previous one over the central crossing.[3] At the same time the rest of the church was also restored and expanded. This expansion was paid for by Lady Margaret Beaufort.[4]
In July 1645 the church was used as a billet and damaged by the troops of Oliver Cromwell after a battle at Bridgwater,[4] this included the removal of the statues of saints from niches in the clerestory.[5]
The church was restored by Benjamin Ferrey, who was architect to the Diocese of Bath and Wells from 1841 until his death, and also in 1883–84 by Ewan Christian when a new pulpit was installed. The interior includes a stucco plaster alter and an organ which was previously in Wells Cathedral.[4]