Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Lydney, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney Junction · 0.5 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary is a parish church in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. Built or established in 1250, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lydney Junction, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area GL15.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed church located in Lydney, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. Established in 1250, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The site is also notable for its designations, including the Severn Estuary SSSI and its location within the Wye Valley AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7203, -2.5324
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Lydney
- Postcode
- GL15 5EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney Junction — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525874 (CC0)
- commons: Lydney church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 5EF), in the parish of Lydney.
- When was Church of St Mary built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Mary a listed building?
- Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney Junction, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 5EF.