Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Modwen
In or near Winshill.
Church of St Modwen — Grade I listed church in Burton, East Staffordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Burton-on-Trent · 1.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Modwen is located in East Staffordshire, postcode DE14 1HB. The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent, which is 1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Modwen is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1719. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Burton, East Staffordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8014°, -1.6292°.
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Heritage listing
St Modwen's is a Church of England parish church situated in Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire, England. It is part of the Diocese of Lichfield. The church is dedicated to St Modwen, or Modwenna, a nun who founded an abbey at Burton in the 7th century. It replaced the remains of the church of Burton Abbey which was used by the town after the dissolution of the abbey.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Modwen is a historic church located in Burton upon Trent. Visitors can attend regular services, including Holy Communion, and explore the church's architecture and community activities.
From the Wikipedia article
St Modwen's is a Church of England parish church situated in Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire, England. It is part of the Diocese of Lichfield. The church is dedicated to St Modwen, or Modwenna, a nun who founded an abbey at Burton in the 7th century. It replaced the remains of the church of Burton Abbey which was used by the town after the dissolution of the abbey.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8014, -1.6292
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- East Staffordshire
- Parish
- Burton
- Postcode
- DE14 1HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Burton and Uttoxeter
- Phone
- (01283) 702221
- Established
- 1719
- Nearest railway station
- Burton-on-Trent — 1 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594886 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Modwen's, Burton upon Trent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Modwen, Burton upon Trent.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Modwen?
- Church of St Modwen is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE14 1HB), in the parish of Burton.
- What is Church of St Modwen?
- Church of St Modwen — Grade I listed church in Burton, East Staffordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Modwen?
- The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE14 1HB.
- When was Church of St Modwen built?
- Built or established in 1719.
- Is Church of St Modwen a listed building?
- Church of St Modwen is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Modwen free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Modwen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Modwen?
- The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE14 1HB.