Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Werburgh, Wembury
In or near Brixton.
Church of St Werburgh, Wembury — church building in Wembury, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 8.0 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Werburgh, Wembury is a parish church in South-West England. Built or established in 1350, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the South Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 8.0 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wembury Point SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Werburgh is located in Wembury, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1350, it is a Grade I listed building, notable for its Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and adjacent to the Wembury Point SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3178, -4.0824
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Wembury
- Postcode
- PL9 0HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527040 (CC0)
- commons: Wembury church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
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Museums · 1.2 km
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Stately homes · 1.3 km
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Manor houses · 1.5 km
Cellar Bay
Beaches · 1.6 km
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Great Mew Stone
Islands · 2.1 km
Casa del Rio
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Yealm harbour
Harbours & ports · 2.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Werburgh, Wembury?
- Church of St Werburgh, Wembury is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL9 0HR), in the parish of Wembury.
- What is Church of St Werburgh, Wembury?
- Church of St Werburgh, Wembury — church building in Wembury, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Werburgh, Wembury?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL9 0HR.
- When was Church of St Werburgh, Wembury built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is Church of St Werburgh, Wembury a listed building?
- Church of St Werburgh, Wembury is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Werburgh, Wembury a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Werburgh, Wembury is part of the Wembury Point SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Werburgh, Wembury free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Werburgh, Wembury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Werburgh, Wembury?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL9 0HR. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency.