Historic churches · West Midlands
Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard
In or near Hampton in Arden.
Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard — a Grade II*-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hampton-in-Arden · 3.2 km
- Free entry
About
Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard, located in Barston, the West Midlands, is a significant historical structure. It is designated as a Grade II* listed monument, highlighting its architectural and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3996, -1.6962
- District
- Solihull
- Parish
- Barston
- Postcode
- B92 0JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Meriden and Solihull East
- Nearest railway station
- Hampton-in-Arden — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17676191 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard?
- Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B92 0JU), in the parish of Barston.
- What is Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard?
- Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard — a Grade II*-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard?
- The nearest railway station is Hampton-in-Arden, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B92 0JU.
- Is Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard a listed building?
- Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard a protected site?
- Yes — Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard free to visit?
- Yes, Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard is free to enter.
- How do I get to Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard?
- The nearest railway station is Hampton-in-Arden, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B92 0JU.