Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Nicholas
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Church of St Nicholas — church in Broadwoodwidger, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston · 9.2 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Nicholas is a parish church in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 9.2 km away. Postcode area PL16.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Nicholas is a Grade I listed church located in Broadwoodwidger, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1150, it reflects Norman-medieval architectural style. The church is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6805, -4.2501
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Broadwoodwidger
- Postcode
- PL16 0JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527528 (CC0)
- commons: St Nicholas' church, Broadwoodwidger - geograph.org.uk - 249358.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Nicholas?
- Church of St Nicholas is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL16 0JP), in the parish of Broadwoodwidger.
- What is Church of St Nicholas?
- Church of St Nicholas — church in Broadwoodwidger, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Nicholas?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL16 0JP.
- When was Church of St Nicholas built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Nicholas a listed building?
- Church of St Nicholas is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Nicholas a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Nicholas is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Nicholas free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Nicholas is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Nicholas?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL16 0JP. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.