Historic churches · South East England
Saint Thomas of Canterbury church
In or near Carisbrooke.
Saint Thomas of Canterbury church — Catholic church in Newport, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton · 4.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Saint Thomas of Canterbury church, the nearest railway station is Wootton, located 4.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO30 1BA, and entry to the church is free.
About
Saint Thomas of Canterbury church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Catholic church in Newport, Isle of Wight, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6990°, -1.2976°.
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Heritage listing
Saint Thomas of Canterbury church is a church serving the Catholic population of Newport, Isle of Wight, UK. It holds historical significance as the first purpose-built Catholic church constructed after the Protestant reformation on the island, and is reputedly also the first such church in England. The Roman Catholic Relief Act 1791 (31 Geo. 3. c. 32) placed restrictions on the design of Catholic places of worship. For this reason there is no steeple, bell, or anything else that makes the building look like a church building of the state religion, the Church of England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Saint Thomas of Canterbury church is a church serving the Catholic population of Newport, Isle of Wight, UK. It holds historical significance as the first purpose-built Catholic church constructed after the Protestant reformation on the island, and is reputedly also the first such church in England. The Roman Catholic Relief Act 1791 (31 Geo. 3. c. 32) placed restrictions on the design of Catholic places of worship. For this reason there is no steeple, bell, or anything else that makes the building look like a church building of the state religion, the Church of England. This makes the building look quite plain from the outside.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6990, -1.2976
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Newport and Carisbrooke
- Postcode
- PO30 1BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7402244 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Newport, Isle of Wight (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church in Newport.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saint Thomas of Canterbury church?
- Saint Thomas of Canterbury church is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 1BA), in the parish of Newport and Carisbrooke.
- What is Saint Thomas of Canterbury church?
- Saint Thomas of Canterbury church — Catholic church in Newport, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
- How do I get to Saint Thomas of Canterbury church?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO30 1BA.
- Is Saint Thomas of Canterbury church a listed building?
- Saint Thomas of Canterbury church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Saint Thomas of Canterbury church a protected site?
- Yes — Saint Thomas of Canterbury church is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Saint Thomas of Canterbury church free to visit?
- Yes, Saint Thomas of Canterbury church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saint Thomas of Canterbury church?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 1BA.