Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary the Virgin
In or near Ivinghoe.
Church of St Mary the Virgin — church in Edelsborough, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central · 3.9 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary the Virgin is a parish church in the West Midlands. Built or established in 1250, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Aylesbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 3.9 km away. Postcode area LU6.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
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 Edlesborough, within the West Midlands. Established in 1250, it showcases Norman-medieval architecture and is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Chilterns.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8617, -0.5927
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Edlesborough
- Postcode
- LU6 2EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aylesbury
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526610 (CC0)
- commons: Edeslborough-St Mary the Virgin.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 the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU6 2EP), in the parish of Edlesborough.
- What is Church of St Mary the Virgin?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin — church in Edelsborough, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU6 2EP.
- When was Church of St Mary the Virgin built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- 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 Chilterns 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 Whipsnade Central, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU6 2EP.