Historic churches · South West England
St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst
In or near Tredington.
St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst — Grade I listed church in Deerhurst, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury · 6.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary's Priory Church in Deerhurst, the nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, located 6.5 km away. Entry to the church is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is GL19 4BX.
About
St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to AD 801. Built in the Anglo-Saxon architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Deerhurst, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.9680°, -2.1900°.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst, is the Church of England parish church of Deerhurst, Gloucestershire, England. Much of the church is Anglo-Saxon. It was built in the 8th century, when Deerhurst was part of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. It is contemporary with the Carolingian Renaissance on mainland Europe, which may have influenced it. The church was restored and altered in the 10th century after the Viking invasion of England. It was enlarged early in the 13th century and altered in the 14th and 15th centuries. The church has been described as "an Anglo-Saxon monument of the first order". It is a Grade I listed building. From the Anglo-Saxon era until the Dissolution of the Monasteries St Mary's was the church of a Benedictine priory.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary's Priory Church in Deerhurst is a historic church known for its architectural significance and rich history. Visitors can explore the church's ancient features and learn about its role in the local community.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst, is the Church of England parish church of Deerhurst, Gloucestershire, England. Much of the church is Anglo-Saxon. It was built in the 8th century, when Deerhurst was part of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. It is contemporary with the Carolingian Renaissance on mainland Europe, which may have influenced it. The church was restored and altered in the 10th century after the Viking invasion of England. It was enlarged early in the 13th century and altered in the 14th and 15th centuries. The church has been described as "an Anglo-Saxon monument of the first order". It is a Grade I listed building. From the Anglo-Saxon era until the Dissolution of the Monasteries St Mary's was the church of a Benedictine priory. Deerhurst has a second Anglo-Saxon place of worship, the 11th-century Odda's Chapel, about 200 yards southwest of the church.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.9680, -2.1900
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Deerhurst
- Postcode
- GL19 4BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tewkesbury
- Established
- 801
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury — 6.5 km
- Official site
- severnsidebeneficewithtwyning.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594519 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Deerhurst St-Marys.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Healing Monument, In The Churchyard About 21 Metres South Of South West Corner Of St Mary's Church
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Odda's Chapel
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Odda's Chapel
Chapels · 0.2 km
Deerhurst
Villages · 0.5 km
Wightfield Manor
Stately homes · 1.2 km
Chaceley
Villages · 1.5 km
Knight Family Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre West Of William Noad Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard
Historic churches · 1.7 km
William La Zouche Monument Circa 5 Metres South Of South Corner Of Forthampton Court
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Forthampton Court
Manor houses · 1.8 km
The Willows
Caravan parks · 2.0 km
Lower Lode Hotel
Historic pubs · 2.0 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Healing Monument, In The Churchyard About 21 Metres South Of South West Corner Of St Mary's Church
Healing Monument, In The Churchyard About 21 Metres South Of South West Corner Of St Mary's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Odda's Chapel
Odda's Chapel is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Odda's Chapel
Odda's Chapel — Grade I listed chapel in Deerhurst, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 5Flagship📷 3Stately homes · South West England
Wightfield Manor
Wightfield Manor — manor house in Deerhurst, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Mill Avon Holiday Park
Mill Avon Holiday Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Bell
The Bell — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Jessop House
Jessop House — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Tewkesbury Abbey Caravan Club
Tewkesbury Abbey Caravan Club — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Tudor House Hotel
Tudor House Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Lower Lode Hotel
Lower Lode Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Cafés · South West England
The Abbey Tea Rooms
The Abbey Tea Rooms — a café in england west midlands. Cuisine: tea;cake;sandwich;coffee shop.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Jessop House Hotel
Jessop House Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Royal Hop Pole
The Royal Hop Pole — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Jelly Roll Cafe
Jelly Roll Cafe — a café in england west midlands.
📷 4Historic pubs · South West England
Nottingham Arms
Nottingham Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
Other places from this era
📷 5Historic churches · London
All Hallows-by-the-Tower
All Hallows-by-the-Tower — church in the City of London, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · London
Church of St Bartholomew
Church of St Bartholomew — church in Otford, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · London
Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth
Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth — Grade I listed church in Darenth, Dartford, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · London
Church of St Mary, Stoke d'Abernon
Church of St Mary, Stoke d'Abernon — church in Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey, England, UK.
More places in this region
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Abbey Church of St Gregory the Great, Downside Abbey
Abbey Church of St Gregory the Great, Downside Abbey — church in Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
All Saints Church
All Saints Church — Grade I listed church in Woolley, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
All Saints Church, Hampreston
All Saints Church, Hampreston — church in Hampreston, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
All Saints Church, Nether Cerne
All Saints Church, Nether Cerne — church in Nether Cerne, Dorset, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst?
- St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL19 4BX), in the parish of Deerhurst.
- What is St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst?
- St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst — Grade I listed church in Deerhurst, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL19 4BX.
- When was St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst built?
- Built or established in 801.
- Is St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst a listed building?
- St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL19 4BX.