Historic churches · London
St Mary's Church, Downe
In or near Downe.
St Mary's Church, Downe — church in Downe, London (historically Kent).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chelsfield · 4.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Church, Downe is located at postcode BR6 7UT and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Chelsfield, which is 4.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Church, Downe is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Downe, London (historically Kent)". Coordinates: 51.3359°, 0.0544°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church in the village of Downe, Bromley (formerly Kent) is the Church of England Parish Church for the parish of Downe. It is a Grade II* listed building, which dates from the 13th century. The church is dedicated to either St Mary the Virgin or St Mary Magdalene. The west window is the oldest stained glass, depicting Christ as the Good Shepherd, by Daniel Bell (1840-1915).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary's Church in Downe is a historic church known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore the church's interior and enjoy the surrounding grounds.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church in the village of Downe, Bromley (formerly Kent) is the Church of England Parish Church for the parish of Downe. It is a Grade II* listed building, which dates from the 13th century. The church is dedicated to either St Mary the Virgin or St Mary Magdalene. The west window is the oldest stained glass, depicting Christ as the Good Shepherd, by Daniel Bell (1840-1915).
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Visiting
in the churchyard is one of the Great Trees of London.]] St Mary's stands in the Conservative Evangelical tradition of the Church of England. Its graveyard is home to a yew tree that is one of the Great Trees of London.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3359, 0.0544
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BR6 7UT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orpington
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Chelsfield — 4.4 km
- Official site
- www.pcd.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15979412 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Downe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary the Virgin, Downe BR6 - geograph.org.uk - 68648.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Downe?
- St Mary's Church, Downe is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR6 7UT), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is St Mary's Church, Downe?
- St Mary's Church, Downe — church in Downe, London (historically Kent).
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Downe?
- The nearest railway station is Chelsfield, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BR6 7UT.
- When was St Mary's Church, Downe built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is St Mary's Church, Downe a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Downe is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Downe a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Church, Downe is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Mary's Church, Downe free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Downe is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Downe?
- The nearest railway station is Chelsfield, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BR6 7UT.