Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary
In or near Lifton.
Church of St Mary — historic church in Lifton, Devon, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston · 5.7 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary is a parish church in South-West England. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 5.7 km away.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
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 South-West England. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6425, -4.2836
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Lifton
- Postcode
- PL16 0BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527743 (CC0)
- commons: St Mary's church, Lifton - geograph.org.uk - 458986.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 Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL16 0BJ), in the parish of Lifton.
- What is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary — historic church in Lifton, Devon, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL16 0BJ.
- 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 Cornwall 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 Launceston, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL16 0BJ.