Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary
In or near Hemingford Grey.
Church of St Mary — historic church in Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary is located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, with the postcode PE29 2AW. The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, which is 1.6 km away. Entry is free, and the church is wheelchair accessible.
About
Church of St Mary is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "historic church in Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire, UK". Coordinates: 52.3204°, -0.1741°.
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Official information
The First Strokes Swim School in Godmanchester offers swimming lessons for all ages and abilities in a welcoming environment. The facility features a pool, modern changing rooms, and a viewing area, providing a community-focused space for families to enjoy swimming activities.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Church of England parish church in Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire. The church is a Grade I listed building with its earliest phase dating to the 13th century. Most of the structure is of 13th- to 15th-century date but the tower was built in 1623. The stalls with misericords date from the late 15th century. The parish of Godmanchester is part of the Diocese of Ely. The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Godmanchester: A History, (Friends of St Mary’s Godmanchester, 2019) was published by Dr Ken Sneath. In October 2003, BBC1's Songs Of Praise was once again (previous transmission 1976) hosted by St Mary's and featured the new hymn tune Godmanchester, written by the then vicar, Peter Moger.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3204, -0.1741
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Godmanchester
- Postcode
- PE29 2AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
- Phone
- 01480 375145
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.firststrokes.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527812 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Godmanchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary, Godmanchester - geograph.org.uk - 1482697.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 Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE29 2AW), in the parish of Godmanchester.
- What is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary — historic church in Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE29 2AW.
- When was Church of St Mary built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- 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 Huntingdon, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE29 2AW.