Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin
In or near Welsh Bicknor.
Church of St Mary the Virgin — Grade I listed church in Forest of Dean, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 6.0 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary the Virgin is a parish church in Gloucestershire, South Wales. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 6.0 km away. Postcode area GL16.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=17367
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church located in English Bicknor, Gloucestershire, South Wales. Established in 1150, it reflects the Norman-medieval architectural style. The site is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of the Wye Valley.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8393, -2.6091
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- English Bicknor
- Postcode
- GL16 7PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525885 (CC0)
- commons: St Marys Church, English Bicknor - geograph.org.uk - 201052.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7PG), in the parish of English Bicknor.
- What is Church of St Mary the Virgin?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin — Grade I listed church in Forest of Dean, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7PG.
- When was Church of St Mary the Virgin built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin a listed building?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary the Virgin is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7PG.