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St George's Roman Catholic Church, Taunton
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The Church of St George is a Roman Catholic church in Taunton, Somerset, which dates from the mid-19th century. It was the second Catholic church to be built in Taunton after the Reformation, replacing the much smaller St George's Chapel. The main church building is designated by Historic England as a Grade II* listed building, while the rectory is Grade II listed.
Church of St George | |
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![]() The church tower | |
51.013°N 3.098°W / 51.013; -3.098 | |
Location | Taunton, Somerset |
Country | United Kingdom |
Denomination | Catholic |
Website | tauntonvalecatholics |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Founded | 24 April 1860 (1860-04-24) |
Founder(s) | Canon John Mitchell |
Dedication | Saint George |
Consecrated | 23 April 1912 |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Benjamin Bucknall |
Years built | 1858–1912 |
Groundbreaking | 19 August 1858 |
Completed | 23 April 1912 |
Construction cost | £6,000 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 350 |
Administration | |
Province | Birmingham |
Diocese | Clifton |
Deanery | St Dunstan[1] |
Parish | St George, Taunton |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | The Roman Catholic Church of St George |
Designated | 4 July 1975 |
Reference no. | 1231201 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Rectory adjoining The Roman Catholic Church of St George |
Designated | 4 July 1975 |
Reference no. | 1060068 |
The Catholic community in Taunton grew throughout the 19th century and within 40 years of the completion of St George's Chapel, it was considered too small. The Church of St George was built on land donated by the town's Franciscan Convent, with funding raised by the rector, Rev John Mitchell. It was opened in 1860, although building work continued over the following decades, and a rectory and school were both added to the site. The church was not consecrated until 1912.
St George's was built during the Gothic Revival, and bears resemblance to the Somerset towers. It currently serves as one of two Catholic churches in Taunton, along with the Church of St Teresa's.