Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Gregory
In or near Axmouth.
Church of St Gregory — Grade I listed church in Seaton, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Gregory, the nearest railway station is Much Natter, which is 2.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX12 2FE, and entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Gregory is a parish church in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1250, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the East Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 2.7 km away. Postcode area EX12.
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Heritage listing
Details SEATON COLYFORD ROAD 1. 5176 Church of St Gregory SY 2489 SY 2490 1/4 2.10.51 I 2. Parish church. Circa late C13 and early C14 with later alterations including C15 west tower. Restored in 1860 by Edward Ashworth. Stone rubble with freestone dressings. Nave with flat-headed two and three-light south windows one with ogee arched lights. North aisle and north transept with two and three-light windows with reticulated tracery and three-light intersecting traceried east window of transept now only visible inside. South chapel has restored perpendicular three-light east window and decorated window in what was south transept. Chancel has datestone 1764 in the gable, restored three-light east window and two-light south window. South porch with chamfered arch. squat C15 west tower with diagonal buttresses, polygonal stair turret on south side enbattled parapet, single-light bell openings with cusped arches and three-light west window with reticulated tracery, over moulded arch west doorway. Interior: moulded north arcade without capitals. Only two bays of arcade remain, the west end is supported on cast iron columns to allow late C19 gallery to span the width of the church into the north aisle. Similar chancel arch without capitals. Squint from north transept. Treble-chamfered tower arch with shafts in the responds. C19 roofs and furnishings. Monuments: Richard Kettle 1787, slate tablet. Jonathan Bowden 1726, a tablet, Walrond and wife, 1640, reset over doorway with kneeling figure above. William Walrond 1787. Listing NGR: SY2471690575 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 87581 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Seaton Tramway operates heritage trams through the picturesque Axe Valley, providing scenic views alongside the River Axe estuary and two nature reserves. Visitors can enjoy a unique tram ride experience while observing local wildlife, including various wading birds.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Gregory is a Grade I listed church located in Seaton, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1250, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7099, -3.0676
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Seaton
- Postcode
- EX12 2FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Phone
- 01297 20375
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526039 (CC0)
- commons: St Gregorys Church Seaton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Gregory?
- Church of St Gregory is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX12 2FE), in the parish of Seaton.
- What is Church of St Gregory?
- Church of St Gregory — Grade I listed church in Seaton, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Gregory?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX12 2FE.
- When was Church of St Gregory built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Gregory a listed building?
- Church of St Gregory is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Gregory a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Gregory is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Gregory free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Gregory is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Gregory?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX12 2FE.