Historic churches · South East England
The Parish Church of Saint Mary
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The Parish Church of Saint Mary — church in Hailsham, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Polegate · 4.8 km
- Free entry
About
The Parish Church of Saint Mary is a parish church in South-East England. Built or established in 1425, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the High Weald National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Polegate, about 4.8 km away.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Parish Church of Saint Mary is a Grade I listed church located in South-East England. Established in 1425, it represents Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8631, 0.2603
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Hailsham
- Postcode
- BN27 1BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sussex Weald
- Established
- 1425
- Nearest railway station
- Polegate — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17535406 (CC0)
- commons: St Mary the Virgin Church, Hailsham.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Parish Church of Saint Mary?
- The Parish Church of Saint Mary is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN27 1BJ), in the parish of Hailsham.
- What is The Parish Church of Saint Mary?
- The Parish Church of Saint Mary — church in Hailsham, East Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Parish Church of Saint Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Polegate, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN27 1BJ.
- When was The Parish Church of Saint Mary built?
- Built or established in 1425.
- Is The Parish Church of Saint Mary a listed building?
- The Parish Church of Saint Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Parish Church of Saint Mary a protected site?
- Yes — The Parish Church of Saint Mary is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Parish Church of Saint Mary free to visit?
- Yes, The Parish Church of Saint Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Parish Church of Saint Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Polegate, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN27 1BJ.