Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton
In or near Aston cum Aughton.
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton — church in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woodhouse · 2.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Beighton is located at postcode S20 1EL and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Woodhouse, which is 2.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.3455°, -1.3371°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is situated in Beighton, a suburb of the City of Sheffield, England. It is located just off High Street, it is the parish church for the parish of Beighton and a Grade II* listed building. Although the original church dated from the 12th century there is no remaining trace of this original structure, although there are some later Medieval parts (see below). It is dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus. The benefice is currently vacant (no minister).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is situated in Beighton, a suburb of the City of Sheffield, England. It is located just off High Street, it is the parish church for the parish of Beighton and a Grade II* listed building. Although the original church dated from the 12th century there is no remaining trace of this original structure, although there are some later Medieval parts (see below). It is dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus. The benefice is currently vacant (no minister). The Church now ( 2025 ) has a Minister shared with St James Woodhouse.
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Background
History
Beighton was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 but there was no reference to any church in the settlement. It is believed that St. Mary's dates from the year 1150, this is based on the discovery of a disintegrating late Norman semi-circular chancel arch which was unearthed during late 19th century repair work. The first documented mention of the church is in an undated deed written during the reign of Edward I (1272-1307). At that time the church was dedicated to Saint Radegund who originated in Thuringia, there is no date for the change of dedication to St Mary and as late as 1557 there was a mention of "the churche yard of V(ir)gyn Radegond at Beghton". The tower arch is thought to…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3455, -1.3371
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Sheffield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S20 1EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sheffield South East
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Woodhouse — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117583 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beighton Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 54371.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S20 1EL), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton — church in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton?
- The nearest railway station is Woodhouse, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode S20 1EL.
- When was Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton a listed building?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton?
- The nearest railway station is Woodhouse, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S20 1EL.