Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Andrew, Clevedon
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Church of St Andrew, Clevedon — Grade I listed church in Clevedon, North Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yatton · 5.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Andrew in Clevedon can be reached from Yatton railway station, which is 5.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Andrew, Clevedon is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Clevedon, North Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4332°, -2.8735°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Andrew in Clevedon, Somerset, England. Parts of the original 12th-century church remain with 14th- and 15th-century additions. It is on a hill overlooking the Bristol Channel, and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The church was built on Anglo-Saxon foundations. It is the burial place of Arthur Hallam, subject of the poem In Memoriam A.H.H. by his friend Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The exterior of the church includes a carving which may be a Sheela na gig. The Anglican parish of Clevedon is part of the Portishead deanery.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Andrew in Clevedon, Somerset, England. Parts of the original 12th-century church remain with 14th- and 15th-century additions. It is on a hill overlooking the Bristol Channel, and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The church was built on Anglo-Saxon foundations. It is the burial place of Arthur Hallam, subject of the poem In Memoriam A.H.H. by his friend Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The exterior of the church includes a carving which may be a Sheela na gig. The Anglican parish of Clevedon is part of the Portishead deanery. St Andrew's was used as a filming location to depict the local parish church in all three series of the popular crime drama Broadchurch.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4332, -2.8735
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Clevedon
- Postcode
- BS21 7UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Yatton — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117354 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Andrew's Church, Clevedon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Andrews church - geograph.org.uk - 288601.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Andrew, Clevedon?
- Church of St Andrew, Clevedon is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS21 7UE), in the parish of Clevedon.
- What is Church of St Andrew, Clevedon?
- Church of St Andrew, Clevedon — Grade I listed church in Clevedon, North Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Andrew, Clevedon?
- The nearest railway station is Yatton, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS21 7UE.
- When was Church of St Andrew, Clevedon built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Andrew, Clevedon a listed building?
- Church of St Andrew, Clevedon is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Andrew, Clevedon a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Andrew, Clevedon is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Church of St Andrew, Clevedon free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Andrew, Clevedon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Andrew, Clevedon?
- The nearest railway station is Yatton, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS21 7UE.