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- Upton, Somerset (St James' Tower)
The tower is all that remains of this 14th-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.
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.
16 miles west of Taunton and 5 miles north of Bampton, off B3190
Nearest railway station: Tiverton Parkway (10 miles)
SS 982 295
01/05/12
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Church of St Martin of Tours, Elworthy, Somerset
A church with an unusual outdoor staircase
All Saints' Church, Otterhampton, Somerset
A small church above the Parrett Estuary
Cleeve Abbey
English Heritage property
West Somerset Steam Railway
Heritage site
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.
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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, 4.7mb)
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.
Church of St Martin of Tours, Elworthy, Somerset
A church with an unusual outdoor staircase
Silverdown Hill, Elworthy, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3PY
See church page
All Saints' Church, Otterhampton, Somerset
A small church above the Parrett Estuary
Otterhampton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2PT
See church page
St Thomas' Church, Thurlbear, Somerset
Dramatic tower gargoyles
Thurlbear, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5BW
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.
Visit Somerset tourism website
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.
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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Really all about the location. Best seen from the nearby car park at Haddon Hill. Here you can see superb 360 degree landscape,Wimbleball Lake,Exmoor ponies and if you are very lucky deer, not forgetting the Tower!