Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth
In or near Kingswear.
Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth — church in Dartmouth, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear · 0.9 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth is a parish church in 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 South Devon National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.9 km away.
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Official information
Dartmouth Castle is a historic fortress that has protected the entrance to the Dart Estuary for over 600 years. Visitors can explore its rich history through various installations and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area. The castle features interactive displays and activity trails for families.
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 Petrox is a Grade I listed church located in Dartmouth, South-West England. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.3422, -3.5661
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Dartmouth
- Postcode
- TQ6 0JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527165 (CC0)
- commons: St Petrox Church, Dartmouth.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth?
- Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ6 0JN), in the parish of Dartmouth.
- What is Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth?
- Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth — church in Dartmouth, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ6 0JN.
- When was Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth a listed building?
- Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Petrox, Dartmouth?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ6 0JN.