Historic churches · East of England
St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge
In or near Cambridge.
St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge — church in Cambridge, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
St Edward King and Martyr is located in Cambridge, with the nearest railway station being Cambridge, approximately 1.7 km away. Entry is free, and the church is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is CB2 3PJ.
About
St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Cambridge, UK". Coordinates: 52.2044°, 0.1187°.
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Heritage listing
St Edward King and Martyr is a church located on Peas Hill in central Cambridge, England. It is dedicated to Edward the Martyr, who was King of England from 975 until his murder in 978. In 1525 it was at St Edward's that what is said to have been perhaps the first "openly evangelical" sermon of the English Reformation was delivered, and the church is sometimes labelled the "Cradle of the Reformation".
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Edward’s is a historic parish church located in central Cambridge, known for its vibrant Christian community. Visitors can participate in weekly worship services and engage with the church's rich history, including commemorative events related to the Protestant Reformation.
From the Wikipedia article
St Edward King and Martyr is a church located on Peas Hill in central Cambridge, England. It is dedicated to Edward the Martyr, who was King of England from 975 until his murder in 978. In 1525 it was at St Edward's that what is said to have been perhaps the first "openly evangelical" sermon of the English Reformation was delivered, and the church is sometimes labelled the "Cradle of the Reformation". It has been considered a royal peculiar, not belonging to a diocese, but this is disputed.
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Background
History
The present church was founded in the 13th century on what is believed to be the site of an earlier Anglo-Saxon church. In around 1400 the church was rebuilt, creating the present chancel and arches of the nave, though the arch at the base of the tower dates from the original building. There are some pictures and a description at the Cambridgeshire Churches website. When Henry VI ordered the clearing of land in order to create King's College, the church of St John Zachary that was used by both Trinity Hall and Clare was demolished. In 1445, by way of recompense, the living of St Edward's Church was granted to Trinity Hall, and the Chaplain is still appointed by the college. Two 15th-century…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2044, 0.1187
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB2 3PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 1.7 km
- Official site
- stedwardscambridge.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593020 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge (exterior).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge?
- St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 3PJ), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge?
- St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge — church in Cambridge, UK.
- How do I get to St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB2 3PJ.
- Is St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge a listed building?
- St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge free to visit?
- Yes, St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 3PJ.