Historic churches · South West England
St Mary Arches Church
In or near Exeter.
St Mary Arches Church — Grade I listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter Central · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary Arches Church is located in Exeter, Devon, with the postcode EX4 3BA. The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary Arches Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7223°, -3.5338°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary Arches Church is a small church in Exeter, Devon, England, which retains many Norman features. It was a place of worship for the Mayor of Exeter and local merchants during the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. The Arches part of the name may come from a medieval arched thoroughfare which was located next to the church. The church is largely made of red sandstone and is listed as Grade I by Historic England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
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From the Wikipedia article
St Mary Arches Church is a small church in Exeter, Devon, England, which retains many Norman features. It was a place of worship for the Mayor of Exeter and local merchants during the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. The Arches part of the name may come from a medieval arched thoroughfare which was located next to the church. The church is largely made of red sandstone and is listed as Grade I by Historic England.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7223, -3.5338
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX4 3BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exeter
- Phone
- 01179 291759
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter Central — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594558 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary Arches Church, Exeter (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary Arches Church, Exeter.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary Arches Church?
- St Mary Arches Church is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX4 3BA), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is St Mary Arches Church?
- St Mary Arches Church — Grade I listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary Arches Church?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX4 3BA.
- When was St Mary Arches Church built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Mary Arches Church a listed building?
- St Mary Arches Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary Arches Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary Arches Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary Arches Church?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX4 3BA.