Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross
In or near North Marston.
Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross — church in Quainton, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Golding Spring Central · 1.6 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross is a parish church in the West Midlands. Built or established in 1350, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Golding Spring Central, about 1.6 km away.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross is a Grade I listed church located in the West Midlands. Established in 1350, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Chilterns.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8749, -0.9120
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Quainton
- Postcode
- HP22 4AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Golding Spring Central — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527028 (CC0)
- commons: Quainton church - geograph.org.uk - 4587.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross?
- Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP22 4AP), in the parish of Quainton.
- What is Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross?
- Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross — church in Quainton, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Golding Spring Central, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP22 4AP.
- When was Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross a listed building?
- Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Golding Spring Central, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP22 4AP.