Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Mary, Christon
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Church of St Mary, Christon — church in Christon, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Worle · 5.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary in Christon is located in North Somerset, postcode BS26 2XY. The nearest railway station is Worle, which is 5.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary, Christon is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Christon, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3114°, -2.8916°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary in Christon, North Somerset, England dates from the 12th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The Norman structure has a three bay nave with a south porch and chancel. The short two-stage tower is central and has a quadripartite vault below it. The door in the porch is round headed and has columns on either side. The outside of the building has five Romanesque corbels including one with double human heads which may be from a later period. The 12th century font consists of a cylindrical stem on rectangular blocks. The bowl is square and decorated on three faces.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary in Christon, North Somerset, England dates from the 12th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The Norman structure has a three bay nave with a south porch and chancel. The short two-stage tower is central and has a quadripartite vault below it. The door in the porch is round headed and has columns on either side. The outside of the building has five Romanesque corbels including one with double human heads which may be from a later period. The 12th century font consists of a cylindrical stem on rectangular blocks. The bowl is square and decorated on three faces. The Crook Peak parish is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3114, -2.8916
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Loxton
- Postcode
- BS26 2XY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Worle — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117509 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Christon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Christon church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Christon?
- Church of St Mary, Christon is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS26 2XY), in the parish of Loxton.
- What is Church of St Mary, Christon?
- Church of St Mary, Christon — church in Christon, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Christon?
- The nearest railway station is Worle, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS26 2XY.
- When was Church of St Mary, Christon built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is Church of St Mary, Christon a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Christon is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, Christon a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary, Christon is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Church of St Mary, Christon free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, Christon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Christon?
- The nearest railway station is Worle, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS26 2XY.