Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary Magdalen
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Church of St Mary Magdalen — church in South Marston, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon · 5.3 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary Magdalen is a parish church in South-East England. Built or established in 1250, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Swindon North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 5.3 km away. Postcode area SN3.
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Official information
St Mary Magdalene Church in South Marston is a local place of worship. Visitors can explore the church's architecture and participate in community events.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary Magdalen is a Grade I listed church located in South Marston, South-East England. Established in 1250, it exemplifies Norman-Medieval architecture. The church is situated within areas of outstanding natural beauty, specifically the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5904, -1.7194
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- South Marston
- Postcode
- SN3 4SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon North
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon — 5.3 km
- Official site
- www.strattonteamministry.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527854 (CC0)
- commons: St Mary Magdalene, South Marston - geograph.org.uk - 496548.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary Magdalen?
- Church of St Mary Magdalen is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN3 4SR), in the parish of South Marston.
- What is Church of St Mary Magdalen?
- Church of St Mary Magdalen — church in South Marston, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary Magdalen?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN3 4SR.
- When was Church of St Mary Magdalen built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Mary Magdalen a listed building?
- Church of St Mary Magdalen is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary Magdalen a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary Magdalen is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary Magdalen free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary Magdalen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary Magdalen?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN3 4SR.