Historic churches · South East England
Parish Church of St Mary
In or near Bishopstone.
Parish Church of St Mary — church in Bishopstone, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Richard Jefferies Halt · 6.5 km
- Free entry
About
Parish Church of St Mary is a parish church in South-East England. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Richard Jefferies Halt, about 6.5 km away. Postcode area SN6.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Parish Church of St Mary is located in Bishopstone, South-East England. Established in 1150, it is a Grade I listed building exemplifying Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within areas of outstanding natural beauty, including the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5519, -1.6500
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- Bishopstone
- Postcode
- SN6 8PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Richard Jefferies Halt — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527860 (CC0)
- commons: St Mary the Virgin church, Bishopstone, Swindon - geograph.org.uk - 355579.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parish Church of St Mary?
- Parish Church of St Mary is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN6 8PY), in the parish of Bishopstone.
- What is Parish Church of St Mary?
- Parish Church of St Mary — church in Bishopstone, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Parish Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Richard Jefferies Halt, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN6 8PY.
- When was Parish Church of St Mary built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Parish Church of St Mary a listed building?
- Parish Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Parish Church of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Parish Church of St Mary is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Parish Church of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Parish Church of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parish Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Richard Jefferies Halt, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN6 8PY.