
All Saints, built mainly in the 15th and 16th centuries, stands on a hill near the River Parrett, overlooking the remains of a Benedictine abbey.
Its bold, pinnacled west tower, covered with gargoyles known locally as 'Hunky Punks’, is a local landmark.
However, the church’s special treasure is its east window, containing the largest collection of Medieval stained glass in Somerset. The saints are shown in gloriously coloured robes with both animated and serene expressions.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
14 miles east of Taunton and 4 miles north east of Somerton off A378
Nearest railway station: Bridgwater (9.5 miles)
ST 423 267
01/05/12
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St Mary's Church, Stocklinch Ottersey, Somerset
A legend of love for a hilltop jewel
The Church (no dedication), Sutton Mallet, Somerset
A landmark for travellers
Muchelney Abbey
English Heritage property
Barrington Court Gardens
National Trust property
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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 (PDF, 4.75mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Somerset. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.

St Mary's Church, Stocklinch Ottersey, Somerset A legend of love for a hilltop jewel Owl Street Lane, Stocklinch Ottersey, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9JN
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The Church (no dedication), Sutton Mallet, Somerset A landmark for travellers Sutton Mallet, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9AT
See church page

St Mary's Church, Seavington, Somerset A pretty village church with a battlemented tower Church Lane, Seavington, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0QP
See church page
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Somerset churches are in CCT’s West region.
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Somerset & Dorset Family History website
Somerset Archaeological & Natural History Society
Friends of Somerset Churches & Chapels
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
There is a level entry from the churchyard and one deep step down into the nave. Level interior and there a ramp on site.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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