Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Leonard
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Church of St Leonard — church in Stanton Fitzwarren, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon · 5.7 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Leonard is a parish church in the West Midlands. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Swindon North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 5.7 km away. Postcode area SN6.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Leonard is a Grade I listed church located in Stanton Fitzwarren, in the West Midlands. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within areas of outstanding natural beauty, including the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6096, -1.7432
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- Stanton Fitzwarren
- Postcode
- SN6 7SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon North
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527856 (CC0)
- commons: St. Leonards, Stanton Fitzwarren1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Leonard?
- Church of St Leonard is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SN6 7SD), in the parish of Stanton Fitzwarren.
- What is Church of St Leonard?
- Church of St Leonard — church in Stanton Fitzwarren, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Leonard?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN6 7SD.
- When was Church of St Leonard built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Leonard a listed building?
- Church of St Leonard is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Leonard a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Leonard is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Leonard free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Leonard is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Leonard?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN6 7SD.