Historic churches · West Midlands
St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter
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St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter — church in Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Uttoxeter · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St. Mary the Virgin Church is located in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, with the nearest railway station being Uttoxeter, just 0.5 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8987°, -1.8628°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Uttoxeter, commonly called simply St Mary's, is the parish church of the town of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England. Its tower and spire were built in the 14th century. They were designed by renowned architect Henry Yevele; the nave was rebuilt in 1828 and the chancel in 1877. It is a Grade II* listed building. This is one of two Anglican churches in the parish; the other, also St Mary's, is commonly called "The Heath Mission Church" to avoid confusion.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Redfern's Cottage Museum of Uttoxeter Life showcases the history of Uttoxeter through eight galleries. Visitors can explore various collections related to the town's social history, arts, and artifacts.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Uttoxeter, commonly called simply St Mary's, is the parish church of the town of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England. Its tower and spire were built in the 14th century. They were designed by renowned architect Henry Yevele; the nave was rebuilt in 1828 and the chancel in 1877. It is a Grade II* listed building. This is one of two Anglican churches in the parish; the other, also St Mary's, is commonly called "The Heath Mission Church" to avoid confusion.
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Background
History
The church was built in the 14th century. By 1828 it was deemed too small so the nave was rebuilt to designs by the architect James Trubshaw. In 1877 the present chancel was built.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.8987, -1.8628
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- East Staffordshire
- Parish
- Uttoxeter
- Postcode
- ST14 8AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Burton and Uttoxeter
- Phone
- 01889 567176
- Nearest railway station
- Uttoxeter — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 2pm
- Official site
- www.redfernscottage.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7590560 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Uttoxeter 534277.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter?
- St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST14 8AW), in the parish of Uttoxeter.
- What is St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter?
- St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter — church in Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter?
- The nearest railway station is Uttoxeter, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST14 8AW.
- Is St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter a listed building?
- St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter free to visit?
- Yes, St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter is free to enter.
- How do I get to St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter?
- The nearest railway station is Uttoxeter, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST14 8AW.