Historic churches · London
St Martin's Church, Ruislip
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St Martin's Church, Ruislip — church in Ruislip, London, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ruislip · 0.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Martin's Church in Ruislip can be reached from Ruislip railway station, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for the church is HA4 7AU. Entry is free.
About
St Martin's Church, Ruislip is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Ruislip, London, UK". Coordinates: 51.5767°, -0.4261°.
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Heritage listing
St Martin's Church is a church in the west London town of Ruislip, within the London Borough of Hillingdon. It has been designated since January 1950 by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. The present chancel and nave date back to the 13th century. The church stands at the northern end of Ruislip High Street, near the Manor Farm site.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Martin's Church in Ruislip has a rich history dating back to before the Norman conquest. The church serves as a community hub, hosting a variety of activities for people of all ages.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Martin's Church is a church in the west London town of Ruislip, within the London Borough of Hillingdon. It has been designated since January 1950 by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. The present chancel and nave date back to the 13th century. The church stands at the northern end of Ruislip High Street, near the Manor Farm site.
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Background
History
A church for Ruislip appears in the 1086 Domesday Book but is believed to have been replaced by the present church in 1245, when an increase in the parish population called for a larger building. Stones with markings from the Norman period have been found in the grounds, believed to be from the original building. The Proctor-General of the Bec Abbey, William de Guineville, is believed to have insisted upon the rebuilding of the church. He had held the position since 1242 and lived in the priory at Manor Farm. Between 1404 and 1414, the Bec Abbey lost its lands following heavy taxation during the Hundred Years War. By 1422, the condition of the building had deteriorated, at which point it…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5767, -0.4261
- District
- Hillingdon
- Parish
- Hillingdon, unparished area
- Postcode
- HA4 7AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Ruislip — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.stmartins-ruislip.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594190 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Martin's Church, Ruislip (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St.Martins Church, Ruislip - geograph.org.uk - 306559.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Martin's Church, Ruislip?
- St Martin's Church, Ruislip is in London, United Kingdom (postcode HA4 7AU), in the parish of Hillingdon, unparished area.
- What is St Martin's Church, Ruislip?
- St Martin's Church, Ruislip — church in Ruislip, London, UK.
- How do I get to St Martin's Church, Ruislip?
- The nearest railway station is Ruislip, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HA4 7AU.
- When was St Martin's Church, Ruislip built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is St Martin's Church, Ruislip a listed building?
- St Martin's Church, Ruislip is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Martin's Church, Ruislip a protected site?
- Yes — St Martin's Church, Ruislip is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Martin's Church, Ruislip free to visit?
- Yes, St Martin's Church, Ruislip is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Martin's Church, Ruislip?
- The nearest railway station is Ruislip, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HA4 7AU.