Where is Tower of Church of St Mary?

Tower of Church of St Mary is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL13 9BN), in the parish of Berkeley.

How do I get to Tower of Church of St Mary?

The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL13 9BN.

Is Tower of Church of St Mary a listed building?

Tower of Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

Is Tower of Church of St Mary a protected site?

Yes — Tower of Church of St Mary is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.

Is Tower of Church of St Mary free to visit?

Yes, Tower of Church of St Mary is free to enter.

How do I get to Tower of Church of St Mary?

The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL13 9BN.

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Tower of Church of St Mary

In or near Sharpness.

Free admission

Tower of Church of St Mary — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Lydney · 5.7 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The Tower of Church of St Mary is located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, with the postcode GL13 9BN. The nearest railway station is Lydney, which is 5.7 km away. Entry to the site is free.

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Tower of Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1090634). 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 ST 69 NE BERKELEY CHURCH LANE (south side) 10/61 Tower of Church of St. Mary 30.3.60 I Free standing church tower. 1753, rebuilt on site of C15 tower. Ashlar, on plinth of original tower (which probably formed part of an abbey church). Gothic Survival Perpendicular. 3 stages with offsets, diagonal buttresses. Each face has on each stage 2 large pointed arch openings, all blind except for 1st stage on west side, subdivided into 4 arched panels with slit openings on 2nd stage and louvred belfry openings on 3rd stage. Clock face to west on 2nd stage. Panelled square pinnacles with finial to each corner, and openwork battlemented parapet between. Central pointed arch door to south up 2 stone steps. Listing NGR: ST6845899091 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 132205 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

The Temple of Vaccinia, located within the Jenner Museum garden, was established by Edward Jenner in the late 1790s as a vaccination center. It serves as a historical site reflecting Jenner's contributions to medicine and remains a place for quiet contemplation overlooking the Cotswold countryside.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Tower of Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.6897, -2.4577
County: Gloucestershire
District: Stroud
Parish: Berkeley
Postcode: GL13 9BN
Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
Nearest railway station: Lydney — 5.7 km
Official site: jennermuseum.com

Sources

wikidata: Q17526064 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tower of Church of St Mary?: Tower of Church of St Mary is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL13 9BN), in the parish of Berkeley.
What is Tower of Church of St Mary?: Tower of Church of St Mary — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Tower of Church of St Mary?: The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL13 9BN.
Is Tower of Church of St Mary a listed building?: Tower of Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Tower of Church of St Mary a protected site?: Yes — Tower of Church of St Mary is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
Is Tower of Church of St Mary free to visit?: Yes, Tower of Church of St Mary is free to enter.
How do I get to Tower of Church of St Mary?: The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL13 9BN.