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St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol

St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol — church in Bristol, England, UK.

St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol

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St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Designed by Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Bristol, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4550°, -2.5850°.

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SS Philip and Jacob Church, (grid reference ST594730) previously referred to as Pip 'n' Jay, is a parish church in central Bristol, England. The church that meets there is now called Central Church, Bristol. Its full name since 1934 is St Philip and St Jacob with Emmanuel the Unity, although reference to the original church of St Philip exists in records dating from 1174. Historically the 'Mother church of East Bristol', it serves the area known as The Dings.

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Coordinates
51.4550, -2.5850
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS2 0JA
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Established
1201

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol?
St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.4550°, -2.5850°.
When was St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol built?
St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol dates to 1201 — the Norman & medieval period. It was designed by Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester.
Who designed St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol?
St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol was designed by Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester.
Is St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol a listed building?
St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol carries the heritage designation "Grade II* listed building" — a protective status under UK heritage law.