Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Peter, Tawstock
In or near Yarnscombe.
Church of St Peter, Tawstock — a Grade I-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 2.6 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Peter, Tawstock is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Peter is located in Tawstock, South-West England. It is a Grade I listed church, notable for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0506, -4.0561
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Tawstock
- Postcode
- EX31 3HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526736 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter, Tawstock?
- Church of St Peter, Tawstock is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 3HY), in the parish of Tawstock.
- What is Church of St Peter, Tawstock?
- Church of St Peter, Tawstock — a Grade I-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter, Tawstock?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 3HY.
- When was Church of St Peter, Tawstock built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Peter, Tawstock a listed building?
- Church of St Peter, Tawstock is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Church of St Peter, Tawstock a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Peter, Tawstock is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Peter, Tawstock free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter, Tawstock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter, Tawstock?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 3HY.