Cathedrals · South West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
About
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn is a cathedral in england south west, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is the parish church of Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England, and a Grade I listed building. The church was built in the Norman style in the 12th century, but beneath the existing building are Saxon remains dating back to the 10th century. The church boasts a handsome memorial to Sir John Seymour, father of King Henry VIII's wife Jane Seymour, and grandfather of King Edward VI of England.
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Background
History
The church has Anglo-Saxon origins. In A.D. 905, the bishop of Winchester purchased land in Great Bedwyn to build a church. Beneath the existing church are the substantial remains of a Saxon church.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3769, -1.6026
- Address
- Great Bedwyn
Sources
- wikidata: Q17530116 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Great Bedwyn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.3769°, -1.6026°.
- What denomination is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn is affiliated with Christianity.