Where is St Mary The Virgins Church?

St Mary The Virgins Church is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH5 6PF), in the parish of Shere.

How do I get to St Mary The Virgins Church?

The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH5 6PF.

Is St Mary The Virgins Church a listed building?

St Mary The Virgins Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

Is St Mary The Virgins Church a protected site?

Yes — St Mary The Virgins Church is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).

Is St Mary The Virgins Church free to visit?

Yes, St Mary The Virgins Church is free to enter.

How do I get to St Mary The Virgins Church?

The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH5 6PF.

Historic churches · South East England

St Mary The Virgins Church

In or near Effingham.

VictorianFree admission

St Mary The Virgins Church — church in Borough of Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.

St Mary The Virgins Church, historic churches in Surrey — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Gomshall · 4.0 km

Free entry

St Mary The Virgins Church is a parish church in Surrey, South-East England. Built or established in 1879, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Godalming and Ash parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 4.0 km away. Postcode area RH5.

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Official information

St Mary The Virgins Church is a scheduled monument that features a large univallate hillfort from the Iron Age. The site includes significant archaeological remains, including evidence of a World War I prisoner of war camp.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

St Mary The Virgin's Church is a Victorian church located in the parish of Shere, Surrey, South-East England. Established in 1879, it is a Grade I listed building, recognised for its architectural significance. The church is situated within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Surrey Hills.

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Coordinates: 51.1883, -0.4132
County: Surrey
District: Guildford
Parish: Shere
Postcode: RH5 6PF
Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
Established: 1879
Nearest railway station: Gomshall — 4 km
Official site: historicengland.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q17527525 (CC0)
commons: St Mary the Virgin's Church, Horsham Road, Holmbury St Mary (March 2014, from North) (2).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Mary The Virgins Church?: St Mary The Virgins Church is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH5 6PF), in the parish of Shere.
What is St Mary The Virgins Church?: St Mary The Virgins Church — church in Borough of Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.
How do I get to St Mary The Virgins Church?: The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH5 6PF.
When was St Mary The Virgins Church built?: Built or established in 1879.
Is St Mary The Virgins Church a listed building?: St Mary The Virgins Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St Mary The Virgins Church a protected site?: Yes — St Mary The Virgins Church is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
Is St Mary The Virgins Church free to visit?: Yes, St Mary The Virgins Church is free to enter.
How do I get to St Mary The Virgins Church?: The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH5 6PF.

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