Historic churches · East of England
Parish Church of St Leonard
In or near Ely.
Parish Church of St Leonard — church in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 5.1 km
- Free entry
About
Parish Church of St Leonard is a parish church in Cambridgeshire, London. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ely, about 5.1 km away. Postcode area CB6.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Parish Church of St Leonard is located in Downham, Cambridgeshire, London. Established in 1150, it is a Grade I listed building, notable for its Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the Ouse Washes, an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Ramsar wetland site.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4342, 0.2438
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Downham
- Postcode
- CB6 2UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527592 (CC0)
- commons: St Leonard Little Downham - geograph.org.uk - 1422372.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parish Church of St Leonard?
- Parish Church of St Leonard is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB6 2UH), in the parish of Downham.
- What is Parish Church of St Leonard?
- Parish Church of St Leonard — church in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Parish Church of St Leonard?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB6 2UH.
- When was Parish Church of St Leonard built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Parish Church of St Leonard a listed building?
- Parish Church of St Leonard is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Parish Church of St Leonard a protected site?
- Yes — Parish Church of St Leonard is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Parish Church of St Leonard free to visit?
- Yes, Parish Church of St Leonard is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parish Church of St Leonard?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB6 2UH.