Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary
In or near Biddenham.
Church of St Mary — church in Bedford BedfordshBedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to AD 950. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Bedford BedfordshBedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.1328°, -0.4655°.
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Place summary
The Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building located in London. It dates back to the Anglo-Saxon era, making it a significant example of early medieval architecture in the capital.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1328, -0.4655
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Bedford, unparished area
- Postcode
- MK42 0AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bedford
- Established
- 950
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526376 (CC0)
- commons: St Mary's Church, Bedford - geograph.org.uk - 646233.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK42 0AH), in the parish of Bedford, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary — church in Bedford BedfordshBedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK42 0AH.
- When was Church of St Mary built?
- Built or established in 950.
- Is Church of St Mary a listed building?
- Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK42 0AH.