Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary
In or near St Briavels.
Church of St Mary — church in St Briavels Forest of DSt Briavels, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove · 5.3 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary is a parish church in Gloucestershire, South Wales. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 5.3 km away. Postcode area GL15.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=84819
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
St Briavels Castle is a historic site that dates back to the early 12th century, originally serving as a royal castle and later as a debtor's prison. Today, it operates as a youth hostel and is surrounded by scenic walking paths, making it a great spot for outdoor activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed church located in St. Briavels, Gloucestershire, South Wales. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The surrounding area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Wye and Severn Estuary, and it lies within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.7388, -2.6406
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- St. Briavels
- Postcode
- GL15 6RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Phone
- 01594 530272
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove — 5.3 km
- Opening
- The exterior of the castle and moat can be viewed during any reasonable daylight hours; access to the inner bailey grounds and gardens from 11am to 4pm.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525891 (CC0)
- commons: St Briavels churchyard - geograph.org.uk - 521396.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church
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Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church
Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United King
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary
Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 6RG), in the parish of St. Briavels.
- What is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary — church in St Briavels Forest of DSt Briavels, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL15 6RG.
- When was Church of St Mary built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- 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 a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- 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 Perrygrove, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 6RG.