Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Mary, Rushden
In or near Wymington.
Church of St Mary, Rushden — a Grade I-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Jeffrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Church of St Mary, Rushden is a Grade I-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Rushden Museum provides an insight into the local history and heritage of Rushden, showcasing a variety of exhibits that reflect the town's industrial and cultural past. Visitors can explore artifacts, photographs, and documents that narrate the community's evolution over the years.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed church located in Rushden, in the West Midlands. Its historical significance and architectural features contribute to its status as an important building in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2886, -0.5973
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Rushden
- Postcode
- NN10 0PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wellingborough and Rushden
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 5.6 km
- Opening
- Saturdays & Sundays 2pm – 4pm; other times by appointment only
- Official site
- rushdenmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526879 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Rushden?
- Church of St Mary, Rushden is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN10 0PG), in the parish of Rushden.
- What is Church of St Mary, Rushden?
- Church of St Mary, Rushden — a Grade I-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Rushden?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN10 0PG.
- When was Church of St Mary, Rushden built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Mary, Rushden a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Rushden is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, Rushden a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary, Rushden is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Mary, Rushden free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, Rushden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Rushden?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN10 0PG.