Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough

The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands in the quiet village of Emborough in Somerset. Built in the 12th century, it has seen changes through the 14th, 18th and 19th centuries. The church is recognised nationally as a Grade II* listed building. After becoming redundant in 1978, it came under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust the following year. Its medieval origins remain visible despite later renovations. The interior holds a Georgian gallery and a cast-iron “Gurney Stove.” Recent colour washing has removed Victorian layers, revealing earlier wall colours. The church’s history is preserved in its fabric, from medieval stonework to 18th-century additions. It offers a quiet space where centuries of craftsmanship can be observed. Visitors find a calm interior with clear traces of its past. The Georgian gallery overlooks the nave, while the restored walls show pre-Victorian hues. The cast-iron stove stands as a reminder of 18th-century heating technology. The church’s peaceful setting in Emborough adds to its contemplative atmosphere.