Historic churches · South East England
St Mary Magdalene's Church
In or near Boveney.
St Mary Magdalene's Church — redundant Anglican church standing close to the river on the north bank of the Thames, near the village of Boveney, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Windsor and Eton Central · 2.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary Magdalene's Church, the nearest railway station is Windsor and Eton Central, located 2.7 km away. The postcode for the church is SL4 6QQ, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates (51.4903, -0.6474). Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary Magdalene's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Owned by Friends of Friendless Churches. Named after Mary Magdalene. Wikidata describes it as: "redundant Anglican church standing close to the river on the north bank of the Thames, near the village of Boveney, Buckinghamshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4903°, -0.6474°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary Magdalene's Church is a redundant Anglican church standing close to the river on the north bank of the Thames, near the village of Boveney, Buckinghamshire, England. It is about 3 kilometres (2 mi) to the west of Eton College. The church, dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene, is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary Magdalene's Church is a historic place of worship that is part of the Friends of Friendless Churches initiative, which aims to rescue and protect churches at risk. Visitors can explore the architectural features and learn about the church's history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary Magdalene's Church is a redundant Anglican church standing close to the river on the north bank of the Thames, near the village of Boveney, Buckinghamshire, England. It is about 3 kilometres (2 mi) to the west of Eton College. The church, dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene, is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches. A 360° Google Street View Tour of the church is available.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
A church has been on the site since before the Norman conquest, but the fabric of the present church dates from the 12th century.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4903, -0.6474
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Dorney
- Postcode
- SL4 6QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beaconsfield
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Windsor and Eton Central — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q166915 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary Magdalene's Church, Boveney (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary Magdalene Church Boveney.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary Magdalene's Church?
- St Mary Magdalene's Church is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SL4 6QQ), in the parish of Dorney.
- What is St Mary Magdalene's Church?
- St Mary Magdalene's Church — redundant Anglican church standing close to the river on the north bank of the Thames, near the village of Boveney, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary Magdalene's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Windsor and Eton Central, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SL4 6QQ.
- When was St Mary Magdalene's Church built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Who owns St Mary Magdalene's Church?
- St Mary Magdalene's Church is owned by Friends of Friendless Churches.
- Is St Mary Magdalene's Church a listed building?
- St Mary Magdalene's Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary Magdalene's Church a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary Magdalene's Church is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Mary Magdalene's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary Magdalene's Church is free to enter.