Historic churches · South East England
Parish Church of St Mary
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Parish Church of St Mary — church in Castle Eaton, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hayes Knoll · 6.7 km
- Free entry
About
Parish Church of St Mary is a parish church in the West Midlands. 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), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Swindon North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hayes Knoll, about 6.7 km away. Postcode area SN6.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Water Park SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Parish Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed church located in Castle Eaton, West Midlands. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the Cotswold Water Park SSSI and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.6623, -1.7898
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- Castle Eaton
- Postcode
- SN6 6LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon North
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Hayes Knoll — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527850 (CC0)
- commons: StMarys Church Castle Eaton rear.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 the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SN6 6LB), in the parish of Castle Eaton.
- What is Parish Church of St Mary?
- Parish Church of St Mary — church in Castle Eaton, UK.
- How do I get to Parish Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Hayes Knoll, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN6 6LB.
- 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 Cotswold Water Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds 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 Hayes Knoll, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN6 6LB.