Historic churches · South West England
Church of Saint Mary
In or near Yarnscombe.
Church of Saint Mary — church in High Bickington, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Arms · 3.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of Saint Mary is located in Torridge, Devon, with the postcode EX37 9AZ. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Arms, which is 3.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of Saint Mary is a parish church in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Arms, about 3.3 km away. Postcode area EX37.
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Heritage listing
Details NORTHCHURCH HIGH STREET SP 90 NE (north side) 3/245 29.7.50 Church of Saint Mary - I Saxon south wall and part of west wall. C13 chancel with C15 windows. C13 and C14 transepts. C15 tower at crossing. C19 north aisle and porch. Nave heightened in C15. Finely carved wall monument of 1730. Brass of 1785 to Peter of Hertswold, with engraved head after Bartolozzie. Listing NGR: SP9744008833 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 157752 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of Saint Mary is a Grade I listed church located in High Bickington, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.9671, -3.9963
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- High Bickington
- Postcode
- EX37 9AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Arms — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527522 (CC0)
- commons: High Bickington Church - geograph.org.uk - 338229.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of Saint Mary?
- Church of Saint Mary is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX37 9AZ), in the parish of High Bickington.
- What is Church of Saint Mary?
- Church of Saint Mary — church in High Bickington, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of Saint Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Arms, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX37 9AZ.
- When was Church of Saint Mary built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of Saint Mary a listed building?
- Church of Saint Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of Saint Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Church of Saint Mary is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of Saint Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Church of Saint Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of Saint Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Arms, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX37 9AZ.