Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill
In or near Ickwell.
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill — church in Northill, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sandy · 3.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Northill is located at postcode SG18 9AA. The nearest railway station is Sandy, which is 3.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1404. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Northill, Bedfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.1054°, -0.3238°.
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Heritage listing
Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church in Northill, Bedfordshire, England. It has been listed listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England since October 1966. The church's royal arms appears on a stained glass window designed by John Oliver. It is dated 1664, and therefore the arms is that of King Charles II. The window was commissioned by the Worshipful Company of Grocers, whose own arms appears next to the royal arms.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church in Northill, Bedfordshire, England. It has been listed listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England since October 1966. The church's royal arms appears on a stained glass window designed by John Oliver. It is dated 1664, and therefore the arms is that of King Charles II. The window was commissioned by the Worshipful Company of Grocers, whose own arms appears next to the royal arms.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1054, -0.3238
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Northill
- Postcode
- SG18 9AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Established
- 1404
- Nearest railway station
- Sandy — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117601 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary, Northill, Beds - geograph.org.uk - 329987.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG18 9AA), in the parish of Northill.
- What is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill — church in Northill, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill?
- The nearest railway station is Sandy, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG18 9AA.
- When was Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill built?
- Built or established in 1404.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill a listed building?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill?
- The nearest railway station is Sandy, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG18 9AA.