Natural landmarks · South West England
University of St Mark & St John
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
University of St Mark & St John — a university in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Chris McKenna — CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plym Bridge · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
University of St Mark & St John is a university located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The University of St Mark & St John, also known as Plymouth Marjon University, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines. The campus features green spaces and is located near the South Devon coastline and Dartmoor, providing opportunities for outdoor activities.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The University of St Mark & St John is located in South-West England. It is a higher education institution offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The university focuses on teacher training and other professional development programmes.
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Background
History
The university's history dates back to the foundation of its predecessor colleges in London, St John's College and St Mark's College. The former chapel of St Mark's College, designed by Edward Blore is on the Fulham Road, Chelsea, and is now a private residence. St Mark's College in Chelsea was founded by the National Society (now National Society for Promoting Religious Education) in 1841. Its first principal, The Reverend Derwent Coleridge, son of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, emphasised the study of Latin and worship in the college chapel. During the First World War, St Mark's College was requisitioned by the War Office to create the 2nd London General Hospital, a facility for the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.4206, -4.1100
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL6 8BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Moor View
- Established
- 2012
- Nearest railway station
- Plym Bridge — 2.5 km
- Official site
- marjon.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7894637 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Plymouth Marjon University (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of St Mark & St John?
- University of St Mark & St John is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL6 8BH), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is University of St Mark & St John?
- University of St Mark & St John — a university in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to University of St Mark & St John?
- The nearest railway station is Plym Bridge, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL6 8BH.
- When was University of St Mark & St John built?
- Built or established in 2012.
- Is University of St Mark & St John a protected site?
- Yes — University of St Mark & St John is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB) and the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is University of St Mark & St John free to visit?
- Yes, University of St Mark & St John is free to enter.
- How do I get to University of St Mark & St John?
- The nearest railway station is Plym Bridge, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL6 8BH.