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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · South West England

Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway

In or near Frampton Cotterell.

Free admission

Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Directions, Rudgeway, South Gloucestershire - geograph.org.uk - 7644113

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Patchway · 6.0 km
  • Free entry

About

Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-west, 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: Severn Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Ruin of St Helen's Church is located in Rudgeway, South-West England. This Grade II* listed church is notable for its historical significance and architectural remnants.

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Coordinates
51.5763, -2.5324
Parish
Alveston
Postcode
BS35 3SQ
Parliamentary constituency
Thornbury and Yate
Nearest railway station
Patchway6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway?
Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS35 3SQ), in the parish of Alveston.
What is Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway?
Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway?
The nearest railway station is Patchway, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS35 3SQ.
Is Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway a listed building?
Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway a protected site?
Yes — Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
Is Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway free to visit?
Yes, Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway is free to enter.
How do I get to Ruin of St Helen's Church, Rudgeway?
The nearest railway station is Patchway, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS35 3SQ.