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St James' Tower, Upton

Image of the stone built tower which was once part of a church

St James Tower - Upton - Exterior

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Overview

Address

Eastmoor Lane, Taunton, TA4 2JG
Where to find this church

Opening times

Open daily For further information about this church please contact Marie Leverett, Local Community Officer.

Email address

mleverett@thecct.org.uk

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Image of the stone built tower which was once part of a church

St James Tower - Upton - Exterior

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About this Church

Just a tower remaining

The tower is all that remains of this fourteenth-century church in Exmoor National Park at the end of a long lane.

The body of the old church was pulled down after 1861 when a new church was built, leaving a striking local landmark.

There is no public access to the interior of the tower.

Access information

Access is from two farm gates (both 1.2m wide) on the opposite side of the filed (old churchyard) with across slightly sloped grazed grass to an uneven slate paved entrance to the open nave on the south side and the tower.

Facilities & Hire


Due its historic nature there are no faciltiies at this church.  

  • Church Available for Hire

History & Further Information

Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?

You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.

Somerset County Guide

This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Somerset. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.

St James Upton information Sheet

Directions

16 miles west of Taunton and 5 miles north of Bampton, off B3190

Transport

Nearest railway station: Tiverton Parkway (10 miles)

Volunteering Opportunities

We are actively looking for volunteers at Upton tower to help with fundraising  - if you can help get in touch.

Community Information

Upton Tower Church Plan

Click the link above to download a copy of the Church Plan which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church. This is a working document that will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!

St James' Tower, Upton, is in our west region.

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