St Mary Steps Church Exeter, Devon UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
N 50° 43.180 W 003° 32.050
30U E 462292 N 5618787
A old church in Exeter Devon UK
Waymark Code: WM4C9T
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/05/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 17

This old church is situated at the bottom of West Street in an old part of Exeter where the west gate to the city used to be.
The original church dates from about 1150, the present church was rebuilt in the 15th century and now consists of a main building and tower of red Heavitree sandstone.
An interesting feature is the Matthew the Miller clock which was restored in 1980. Made in 1619-21 by Matthew Hoppin, it is said to be named after a local miller who lived his life precisely to the tick of the clock.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1150

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Street address of Church:
St Mary Steps Church
West Street
Exeter, Devon UK
EX1


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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