Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary
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Church of St Mary — church in Turville, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bourne Again Junction · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Mary, you can take a train to Bourne Again Junction, which is 5.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is RG9 6QL, and entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Turville, Buckinghamshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.6140°, -0.8936°.
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Official information
The Church of St Mary in Turville is a historic church that welcomes visitors to explore its architecture and participate in services. It offers a peaceful environment for reflection and community gatherings.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Turville Hill SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a 12th century English church located in Turville, Buckinghamshire, England. The Church is usually open daily from 10 am to 4 pm
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Background
History
The church is first recorded in the 12th century. It was built mainly using flint, principally due to its sole availability in the Middle Ages. The nave of the church is the oldest surviving part, dating from the early 12th century. In 1340, the present bell tower was built and the chancel was enlarged. The four bells in the tower date from 1670 and 1744. A fifth bell was added in the late 1990s for the millennium and the sixth bell was added in 2018 Further changes to the church were made in 1733, with the addition of the north aisle, which aimed to house the pew for the Lord of the Manor, William Perry. The north aisle also includes a marble monument to William Perry. Two armorial glass…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6140, -0.8936
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Turville
- Postcode
- RG9 6QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wycombe
- Nearest railway station
- Bourne Again Junction — 5.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.hambleden-valley-churches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17540843 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary the Virgin Church, Turville (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Turville, St Mary.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 the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode RG9 6QL), in the parish of Turville.
- What is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary — church in Turville, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Bourne Again Junction, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG9 6QL.
- Is Church of St Mary a listed building?
- Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary is part of the Turville Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- 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 Bourne Again Junction, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG9 6QL.