Memorials & monuments Β· South West England
Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port
In or near Bristol.
Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Anthony O'Neil β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf Β· 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port is located in Bristol, City of, with the postcode BS1 2AN. The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1208338). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details BRISTOL ST5873SE HIGH STREET, Centre 901-1/11/590 (East side) 08/01/59 Tower of Church of St Mary-le-Port II Church tower. C15. Limestone ashlar with coursed Pennant rubble. Perpendicular Gothic with a Somerset-type tower. 3 stages divided by drip moulds, with angle buttresses and an octagonal SE stair tower. W door with hollow-moulded reveals and foliate stops; 4-light window above, and a blind, 2-light window in the second stage. Belfry with 2-light louvred windows, a crenellated parapet of blind tracery panels with crocketed corner pinnacles and a SE spirelet with tracery panels, crockets and a carved finial. INTERIOR not inspected. The unclerestoreyed nave had one aisle and 4-centred arches with moulded capitals. It was destroyed by bombing in the Second World War. (Gomme A, Jenner M and Little B: Bristol, An Architectural History: Bristol: 1979-: 60). Listing NGR: ST5898073017 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 379770 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port is a historic site located in Bristol, known for its architectural significance and rich history. Visitors can explore the remnants of the church and learn about its past, which dates back to the medieval period.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-West England. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4546, -2.5917
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 2AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf β 0.8 km
- Official site
- bristoldrygin.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26503418 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port?
- Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 2AN), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port?
- Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 2AN.
- Is Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port a listed building?
- Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port a protected site?
- Yes β Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port free to visit?
- Yes, Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tower of Church of St Mary Le Port?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 2AN.