Historic houses · East of England
Ruins of Old Church of St Mary Magdalene
In or near Chenies.
Ruins of Old Church of St Mary Magdalene — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Hillas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chalfont & Latimer · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ruins of Old Church of St Mary Magdalene is a historic house located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Ruins of the Old Church of St Mary Magdalen are a Grade II listed site located in Chenies, Buckinghamshire. Originally built in the early 13th century, the church was abandoned in 1838 and has since fallen into ruins, with only remnants of flint rubble walling remaining amidst a coppice near the River Chess.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ruins of Old Church of St Mary Magdalene are located in the West Midlands. This historic site features remnants of a church that has significant architectural and historical value. The ruins reflect the region's ecclesiastical heritage and are a notable example of medieval architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6778, -0.5428
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Chenies
- Postcode
- WD3 6EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chesham and Amersham
- Nearest railway station
- Chalfont & Latimer — 1.7 km
- Official site
- britishlistedbuildings.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11003019894 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruins of Old Church of St Mary Magdalene?
- Ruins of Old Church of St Mary Magdalene is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WD3 6EY), in the parish of Chenies.
- What is Ruins of Old Church of St Mary Magdalene?
- Ruins of Old Church of St Mary Magdalene — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ruins of Old Church of St Mary Magdalene?
- The nearest railway station is Chalfont & Latimer, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WD3 6EY.
- Is Ruins of Old Church of St Mary Magdalene a protected site?
- Yes — Ruins of Old Church of St Mary Magdalene is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ruins of Old Church of St Mary Magdalene?
- The nearest railway station is Chalfont & Latimer, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WD3 6EY.