Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Martin
In or near Shillingford St. George.
Church of St Martin — church in Exminster, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham · 2.2 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Martin is a parish church in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1350, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area EX6.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Martin is a Grade I listed church located in Exminster, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1350, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The surrounding area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR site, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6795, -3.4938
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Exminster
- Postcode
- EX6 8DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527419 (CC0)
- commons: Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Martin?
- Church of St Martin is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX6 8DF), in the parish of Exminster.
- What is Church of St Martin?
- Church of St Martin — church in Exminster, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Martin?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX6 8DF.
- When was Church of St Martin built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is Church of St Martin a listed building?
- Church of St Martin is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Martin a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Martin is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Church of St Martin free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Martin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Martin?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX6 8DF.