Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Andrew, Backwell
In or near Barrow Gurney.
Church of St Andrew, Backwell — Grade I listed church in Backwell, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell · 1.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Andrew in Backwell is located at postcode BS48 3JH and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Nailsea and Backwell, which is 1.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Andrew, Backwell is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Backwell, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4117°, -2.7302°.
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Heritage listing
St Andrew's Church is an Anglican church in Backwell, Somerset, England. The church building dates back to the 13thcentury, when the nave, aisles and the chancel were built. The church was subsequently altered and enlarged during the 14th to 17th centuries; the 31m-high west tower dates from the 15th century, and the rood screen is from the early 16th century. The church has been a Grade I listed building since 1961. The Parish of St Andrew is part of the benefice of Backwell with Chelvey and Brockley within the deanery of Portishead. A new building attached to the church containing social and office space was added in 1984. There are plans to install solar panels on the roof of the church.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Andrew's Church is an Anglican church in Backwell, Somerset, England. The church building dates back to the 13thcentury, when the nave, aisles and the chancel were built. The church was subsequently altered and enlarged during the 14th to 17th centuries; the 31m-high west tower dates from the 15th century, and the rood screen is from the early 16th century. The church has been a Grade I listed building since 1961. The Parish of St Andrew is part of the benefice of Backwell with Chelvey and Brockley within the deanery of Portishead. A new building attached to the church containing social and office space was added in 1984. There are plans to install solar panels on the roof of the church. Since March 2025, the vicar has been Reverend Sam Norton.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4117, -2.7302
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Backwell
- Postcode
- BS48 3JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.backwellchelveybenefice.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117349 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Andrew's Church, Backwell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Backwell st andrews church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Andrew, Backwell?
- Church of St Andrew, Backwell is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS48 3JH), in the parish of Backwell.
- What is Church of St Andrew, Backwell?
- Church of St Andrew, Backwell — Grade I listed church in Backwell, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Andrew, Backwell?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS48 3JH.
- When was Church of St Andrew, Backwell built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is Church of St Andrew, Backwell a listed building?
- Church of St Andrew, Backwell is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Andrew, Backwell a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Andrew, Backwell is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Andrew, Backwell free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Andrew, Backwell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Andrew, Backwell?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS48 3JH.