Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Andrew
In or near Newnham.
Church of St Andrew — Grade I listed church in Forest of Dean, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley · 7.3 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Andrew is a parish church in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. Built or established in 1250, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 7.3 km away. Postcode area GL14.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Andrew is a Grade I listed church located in Awre, Gloucestershire, in the West Midlands. Established in 1250, it reflects the Norman-medieval architectural style. The site is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Severn Estuary RAMSAR site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7704, -2.4234
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Awre
- Postcode
- GL14 1EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525859 (CC0)
- commons: Parish Church Awre - geograph.org.uk - 981997.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Andrew?
- Church of St Andrew is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL14 1EW), in the parish of Awre.
- What is Church of St Andrew?
- Church of St Andrew — Grade I listed church in Forest of Dean, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Andrew?
- The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL14 1EW.
- When was Church of St Andrew built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Andrew a listed building?
- Church of St Andrew is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Andrew a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Andrew is part of the Upper Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Andrew free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Andrew is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Andrew?
- The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL14 1EW.