Historic churches · East of England
St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish
In or near Boughton.
St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish — Grade I listed church in Barton Bendish, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish is located in Norfolk, with the postcode PE33 9DL. Entry is free. The nearest railway station is not specified, so please check local transport options for access.
About
St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1301. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Barton Bendish, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6198°, 0.5242°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church is a redundant medieval Anglican church in the village of Barton Bendish, Norfolk, England. This village had two more parish churches –St Andrew's Church, and All Saints' Church (demolished). St Mary's is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner was of the opinion that its west door is "one of the best Norman doorways in England".
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary's Church in Barton Bendish is a historic church known for its architectural features and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore its interior and appreciate the craftsmanship of its design.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church is a redundant medieval Anglican church in the village of Barton Bendish, Norfolk, England. This village had two more parish churches –St Andrew's Church, and All Saints' Church (demolished). St Mary's is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner was of the opinion that its west door is "one of the best Norman doorways in England". The church stands in an isolated position to the west of the village.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6198, 0.5242
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Barton Bendish
- Postcode
- PE33 9DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Established
- 1301
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594275 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Barton Bendish, St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 314392.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish?
- St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode PE33 9DL), in the parish of Barton Bendish.
- What is St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish?
- St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish — Grade I listed church in Barton Bendish, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish?
- Drivers can use postcode PE33 9DL.
- When was St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish built?
- Built or established in 1301.
- Is St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE33 9DL. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.