Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Petroc
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Church of St Petroc — church in Harford, South Hams, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge · 3.0 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Petroc is a parish church in South-West England. Built or established in 1450, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the South Devon National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 3.0 km away.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Petroc is a Grade I listed church located in South-West England. Established in 1450, it exemplifies Norman-Medieval architecture. The church is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in South Devon.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4193, -3.9181
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Harford
- Postcode
- PL21 0JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Established
- 1450
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527002 (CC0)
- commons: St Petroc's church, Harford - geograph.org.uk - 180987.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Petroc?
- Church of St Petroc is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL21 0JQ), in the parish of Harford.
- What is Church of St Petroc?
- Church of St Petroc — church in Harford, South Hams, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Petroc?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL21 0JQ.
- When was Church of St Petroc built?
- Built or established in 1450.
- Is Church of St Petroc a listed building?
- Church of St Petroc is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Petroc a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Petroc is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Petroc free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Petroc is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Petroc?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL21 0JQ.