Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary, Woolavington
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Church of St Mary, Woolavington — church in Woolavington, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham · 6.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Mary in Woolavington, you can take a train to Highbridge and Burnham station, which is 6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TA7 8DL. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary, Woolavington is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1001. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Woolavington, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1703°, -2.9341°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary in Woolavington, Somerset, England has 11th-century origins and is a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary in Woolavington, Somerset, England has 11th-century origins and is a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
There may have been a church on the site prior to the Norman Conquest of England, but the present building may have been started around 1154 by Maud and Philip Columber, the lords of the manor at that time. In the early 12th century it was granted to Goldcliff Priory in Monmouthshire by its founder Robert de Chandos, who was lord of the manor of Woolavington. A chapel was added in 1441. In the 15th century it passed to the canons of Windsor. The tower, the upper stages of which were rebuilt in the 17th century, has a peal of eight bells, the oldest of which was cast in 1400.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1703, -2.9341
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Woolavington
- Postcode
- TA7 8DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Established
- 1001
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117548 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary, Woolavington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Woolavington church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Woolavington?
- Church of St Mary, Woolavington is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA7 8DL), in the parish of Woolavington.
- What is Church of St Mary, Woolavington?
- Church of St Mary, Woolavington — church in Woolavington, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Woolavington?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA7 8DL.
- When was Church of St Mary, Woolavington built?
- Built or established in 1001.
- Is Church of St Mary, Woolavington a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Woolavington is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, Woolavington a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary, Woolavington is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Church of St Mary, Woolavington free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, Woolavington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Woolavington?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA7 8DL.