Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
In or near Chawleigh.
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury — Grade I listed church, Mid Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lapford · 0.6 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is a parish church in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1450, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lapford, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area EX5.
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Place summary
The Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is a Grade I listed church located in Thorverton, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1450, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8601, -3.8037
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Thorverton
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Established
- 1450
- Nearest railway station
- Lapford — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526445 (CC0)
- commons: Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Lapford - geograph.org.uk - 1744587.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
- Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 5NT), in the parish of Thorverton.
- What is Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
- Church of St Thomas of Canterbury — Grade I listed church, Mid Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
- The nearest railway station is Lapford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX5 5NT.
- When was Church of St Thomas of Canterbury built?
- Built or established in 1450.
- Is Church of St Thomas of Canterbury a listed building?
- Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Thomas of Canterbury free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
- The nearest railway station is Lapford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 5NT.