Historic churches · East of England
Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles
In or near Chalfont St Giles.
Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles — church in Chiltern, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Seer Green and Jordans · 3.6 km
- Paid entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Parish Church of St Giles is located in Chalfont St Giles, Gloucestershire, with the postcode GL11 5PQ. The nearest railway station is Seer Green and Jordans, which is 3.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Chiltern, UK". Coordinates: 51.6317°, -0.5695°.
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Official information
Milton's Cottage is the only surviving home of the renowned poet John Milton, where he wrote parts of his epic poem _Paradise Lost_. The cottage serves as a museum showcasing Milton's literary contributions and features a unique garden inspired by his works. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the site and its collection of rare editions.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St George (Church of England) in the village of Cam, Gloucestershire, is an Anglican establishment situated in a slightly elevated position above the village, bordering the market town of Dursley. The mainly mid-14th-century structure is a Grade I listed building and is registered with Historic England. The church operates under the Diocese of Gloucester and is open daily for both visitors and worshippers. The Reverend Fiona Crocker now presides over the church.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6317, -0.5696
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Cam
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Phone
- 01494 872313
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Seer Green and Jordans — 3.6 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Sunday 2pm–5pm; last entry at 4:30pm; closed Monday and Tuesday
- Official site
- www.miltonscottage.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527055 (CC0)
- commons: Chalfont St Giles Church.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles?
- Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL11 5PQ), in the parish of Cam.
- What is Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles?
- Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles — church in Chiltern, UK.
- How do I get to Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles?
- The nearest railway station is Seer Green and Jordans, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL11 5PQ.
- When was Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles a listed building?
- Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles a protected site?
- Yes — Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles free to visit?
- Yes, Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parish Church of St Giles, Chalfont St Giles?
- The nearest railway station is Seer Green and Jordans, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL11 5PQ.