Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Swithun, Sandford
In or near Sandford.
Church of St Swithun, Sandford — church in Sandford, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crediton · 3.2 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Swithun, Sandford is a parish church in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1050, it dates from the Anglo-Saxon period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Crediton, about 3.2 km away. Postcode area EX17.
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Place summary
The Church of St Swithun is an Anglo-Saxon church located in Sandford, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1050, it is a Grade I listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8104, -3.6639
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Sandford
- Postcode
- EX17 4ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Crediton — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526480 (CC0)
- commons: Church, Sandford, Devon - geograph.org.uk - 448257.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Swithun, Sandford?
- Church of St Swithun, Sandford is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX17 4ND), in the parish of Sandford.
- What is Church of St Swithun, Sandford?
- Church of St Swithun, Sandford — church in Sandford, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Swithun, Sandford?
- The nearest railway station is Crediton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX17 4ND.
- When was Church of St Swithun, Sandford built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- Is Church of St Swithun, Sandford a listed building?
- Church of St Swithun, Sandford is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Swithun, Sandford free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Swithun, Sandford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Swithun, Sandford?
- The nearest railway station is Crediton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX17 4ND.