Historic churches · London
St Mary-at-Finchley Church
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St Mary-at-Finchley Church — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Finchley Central · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary-at-Finchley Church is located in Barnet, London, with the postcode N3 1TS. The nearest railway station is Finchley Central, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary-at-Finchley Church is a Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1287095). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
St Mary-at-Finchley Church is the Church of England parish church for Finchley. It is located in Hendon Lane, in the town centre, near Finchley Library.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary-at-Finchley is a historic parish church that serves as a community hub for worship, music, and various activities. Visitors can participate in public worship, private prayer, and attend concerts and events held in the church.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary-at-Finchley Church is the Church of England parish church for Finchley. It is located in Hendon Lane, in the town centre, near Finchley Library.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church was established sometime in the 12th century. There is reference to a church here in 1274, and evidence of a building even before then. By 1356, it was dedicated to St Mary. The building has been altered many times since its foundation and the oldest parts, the north wall and the tower (which seems to have had a steeple during the 16th and 17th centuries), date from the reign of King Henry VII. There is an ambry, now in the north wall, and a font bowl, rescued in the 19th century from the rectory grounds, having been buried there during the English Civil War. They are both Norman. In 1872, the church was enlarged. In 1878, Henry Willis & Sons provided the church with its current…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5997, -0.1977
- District
- Barnet
- Parish
- Barnet, unparished area
- Postcode
- N3 1TS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Finchley and Golders Green
- Phone
- +44 (0) 20 8248 3818
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Finchley Central — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday services vary
- Official site
- stmaryatfinchley.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17541342 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary-at-Finchley Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary-at-Finchley Church?
- St Mary-at-Finchley Church is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N3 1TS), in the parish of Barnet, unparished area.
- What is St Mary-at-Finchley Church?
- St Mary-at-Finchley Church — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Mary-at-Finchley Church?
- The nearest railway station is Finchley Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode N3 1TS.
- When was St Mary-at-Finchley Church built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is St Mary-at-Finchley Church a listed building?
- St Mary-at-Finchley Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Mary-at-Finchley Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary-at-Finchley Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary-at-Finchley Church?
- The nearest railway station is Finchley Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N3 1TS.