Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary, Cannington
In or near Wembdon.
Church of St Mary, Cannington — church in Cannington, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgwater · 5.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary in Cannington is located in Somerset, with the nearest railway station being Bridgwater, which is 5.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary, Cannington is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1401. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Cannington, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1501°, -3.0623°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary is the parish church of Cannington, Somerset, England. The parish is in the Church of England Diocese of Bath and Wells.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Walled Gardens of Cannington are located within the grounds of a medieval priory, showcasing a variety of classic and contemporary garden features. Visitors can explore themed areas such as the Herbaceous Border and the Sub-Tropical Walk, as well as enjoy a tea room and plant nursery.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Quantock Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary is the parish church of Cannington, Somerset, England. The parish is in the Church of England Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.1501, -3.0623
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Cannington
- Postcode
- TA5 2HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Phone
- 01278 655042
- Established
- 1401
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgwater — 5.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am–3pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.canningtonwalledgardens.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117506 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Cannington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cannington church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Cannington?
- Church of St Mary, Cannington is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA5 2HS), in the parish of Cannington.
- What is Church of St Mary, Cannington?
- Church of St Mary, Cannington — church in Cannington, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Cannington?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA5 2HS.
- When was Church of St Mary, Cannington built?
- Built or established in 1401.
- Is Church of St Mary, Cannington a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Cannington is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, Cannington a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary, Cannington is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve and the Quantock Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary, Cannington free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, Cannington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Cannington?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA5 2HS.