Chapels · South West England
Chapel Plaister
In or near Box.
Chapel Plaister — Anglican church and listed building in Box, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham · 6.9 km
- Free entry
About
Chapel Plaister is a chapel in South-East England. Built or established in 1235, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 6.9 km away. Postcode area SN13.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chapel Plaister is a Norman-medieval chapel located in Box, South-East England, with a postcode of SN13. Established in 1235, it is a Grade I listed building, recognised for its historical significance. The chapel is situated within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Cotswolds.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4095, -2.2315
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Box
- Postcode
- SN13 8HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Established
- 1235
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529727 (CC0)
- commons: Chapel Plaister - A 15th Century Chapel-Hospice used by the pilgims on their way to Glastonbury from Bath - geograph.org.uk - 168760.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chapel Plaister?
- Chapel Plaister is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN13 8HY), in the parish of Box.
- What is Chapel Plaister?
- Chapel Plaister — Anglican church and listed building in Box, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chapel Plaister?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN13 8HY.
- When was Chapel Plaister built?
- Built or established in 1235.
- Is Chapel Plaister a listed building?
- Chapel Plaister is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Chapel Plaister a protected site?
- Yes — Chapel Plaister is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chapel Plaister free to visit?
- Yes, Chapel Plaister is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chapel Plaister?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN13 8HY.