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Church of St Mary, Donyatt

Grade II* listed buildings in South SomersetGrade II* listed churches in Somerset
The church of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Donyatt geograph.org.uk 1279064
The church of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Donyatt geograph.org.uk 1279064

The Anglican Church of st Mary in Donyatt, Somerset, England was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

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Church of St Mary, Donyatt
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N 50.9222 ° E -2.9416 °
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The Blessed Virgin Mary

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TA19 0RW , Donyatt
England, United Kingdom
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