Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth
In or near Knebworth.
Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
John Myers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Knebworth · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Mary and St Thomas in Knebworth, the nearest railway station is Knebworth, located 2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SG3 6PY, and entry to the church is free. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1295771). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary and St Thomas is one of two Anglican churches in Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England. The church dates from the twelfth century and is a grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Knebworth House, Gardens & Park is a historic site in Hertfordshire that offers visitors a blend of history, nature, and recreational activities. Guests can explore the gardens, park, and various exhibitions, making it a popular destination for families and history enthusiasts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Knebworth Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary and St Thomas is one of two Anglican churches in Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England. The church dates from the twelfth century and is a grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner described the exterior of the church as "architecturally insignificant". The most prominent feature is the 15th-century tower, surmounted by a short spire typical of the region called a "Hertfordshire spike".(see note) Features of interest inside the church include a Norman chancel arch.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.8740, -0.2135
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Knebworth
- Postcode
- SG3 6PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stevenage
- Phone
- 01438 812661
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Knebworth — 2 km
- Official site
- knebworthhouse.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529079 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth?
- Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG3 6PY), in the parish of Knebworth.
- What is Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth?
- Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth?
- The nearest railway station is Knebworth, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG3 6PY.
- When was Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth a listed building?
- Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth is part of the Knebworth Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth?
- The nearest railway station is Knebworth, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG3 6PY.