Historic churches · London
Church of St. Mary, Fetcham
In or near Great Bookham.
Church of St. Mary, Fetcham — church in Mole Valley, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leatherhead · 1.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St. Mary in Fetcham can be reached from Leatherhead railway station, which is 1.9 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St. Mary, Fetcham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Mole Valley, UK". Coordinates: 51.2880°, -0.3530°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church, Fetcham, Surrey, England is a Church of England parish church (community) but also refers to its building which dates to the 11th century, that of the Norman Conquest and as such is the settlement's oldest building. It is set off the residential road of its address, The Ridgeway, behind a small park, in the suburban part of the largely 20th century railway settlement adjoining the M25 London Orbital Motorway which has retained farmed rural outskirts.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary's Church in Fetcham is a historic parish church that serves as a community hub offering various services and activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy quiet prayer and reflection in the church, which is open throughout the week.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church, Fetcham, Surrey, England is a Church of England parish church (community) but also refers to its building which dates to the 11th century, that of the Norman Conquest and as such is the settlement's oldest building. It is set off the residential road of its address, The Ridgeway, behind a small park, in the suburban part of the largely 20th century railway settlement adjoining the M25 London Orbital Motorway which has retained farmed rural outskirts. The closest secular building is Grade II* listed Fetcham Park House, which is in the same architectural category and the church has an adjoining church hall.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
Built during Anglo-Saxon and early Norman periods, the structure has been conjectured by the Victoria County History's architectural analysis to have been a redevelopment of an Anglo-Saxon church: Traces of its long past exist in many parts of its structure. These include the south-west quoin of the nave, and a single splay window high on the south wall with traces of Roman brick, as well as arches which fit with the architecture prevailing before the Norman Conquest of 1066. In the 19th century a considerable amount of restoration and improvement in the church was carried out by Rev. Sir Edward Moon rector from 1854 to 1904. Moon inherited his baronetcy in 1871 on the death of his father…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2880, -0.3530
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Mole Valley, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT22 9HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dorking and Horley
- Phone
- 01372 375000
- Nearest railway station
- Leatherhead — 1.9 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 9am–3pm; closed Sundays
- Official site
- stmarysfetcham.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117281 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary, Fetcham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church, St Mary's Close, Fetcham (NHLE Code 1378187).JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St. Mary, Fetcham?
- Church of St. Mary, Fetcham is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT22 9HB), in the parish of Mole Valley, unparished area.
- What is Church of St. Mary, Fetcham?
- Church of St. Mary, Fetcham — church in Mole Valley, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St. Mary, Fetcham?
- The nearest railway station is Leatherhead, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT22 9HB.
- Is Church of St. Mary, Fetcham a listed building?
- Church of St. Mary, Fetcham is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of St. Mary, Fetcham a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St. Mary, Fetcham is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St. Mary, Fetcham free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St. Mary, Fetcham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St. Mary, Fetcham?
- The nearest railway station is Leatherhead, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT22 9HB.