Historic churches · South West England
Christ Church, Warminster
In or near Upton Scudamore.
Christ Church, Warminster — church in Warminster, England, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster · 1.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Christ Church in Warminster, the nearest railway station is Warminster, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BA12 8LE, and entry to the church is free.
About
Christ Church, Warminster is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1831. Designed by John Leachman. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Warminster, England, Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2000°, -2.1864°.
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Heritage listing
Christ Church is an Anglican church building serving a parish on the southern side of Warminster, Wiltshire, England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Christ Church in Warminster is an Evangelical Anglican church that offers a variety of worship styles suitable for all ages. Visitors can participate in services or simply observe, with an emphasis on biblical teaching and community engagement.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Christ Church is an Anglican church building serving a parish on the southern side of Warminster, Wiltshire, England.
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Background
History
The church was built in 1830–31 to the designs of John Leachman, at the instigation of William Dalby, vicar of the parish church of St Denys', as a chapel of ease to serve what was then Warminster Common. It was part-funded by the Church Building Commission and had a large nave with a capacity, including a gallery, of 882. The church is built in yellow brick with limestone dressings; the west tower has pinnacles described by Pevsner as tall and heavy. In 1871 the church was expanded with the addition of the chancel and vestry designed by T.H. Wyatt. In 1881 the ceiling of the nave, which was becoming unstable, was replaced with wooden beams and pillars to form arcades, and the balcony or…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2000, -2.1864
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Warminster
- Postcode
- BA12 8LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Phone
- 01985 212138
- Established
- 1831
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster — 1 km
- Official site
- ccww.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5108725 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Christ Church, Warminster (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Christ Church - Warminster - geograph.org.uk - 120671.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Christ Church, Warminster?
- Christ Church, Warminster is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 8LE), in the parish of Warminster.
- What is Christ Church, Warminster?
- Christ Church, Warminster — church in Warminster, England, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Christ Church, Warminster?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 8LE.
- When was Christ Church, Warminster built?
- Built or established in 1831. Designed by John Leachman.
- Is Christ Church, Warminster a listed building?
- Christ Church, Warminster is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Christ Church, Warminster a protected site?
- Yes — Christ Church, Warminster is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Christ Church, Warminster free to visit?
- Yes, Christ Church, Warminster is free to enter.
- How do I get to Christ Church, Warminster?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 8LE.