Abbeys & priories · South East England
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael — Grade I listed church in Little Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bedwyn · 2.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Church of St Michael is a place of interest in South-East England. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bedwyn, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area SN8.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Michael is an abbey located in Little Bedwyn, South-East England. Established in 1150, it is a Grade I listed building, reflecting its significance in the Norman-medieval era. The church is part of several designations, including the River Kennet SSSI and areas of outstanding natural beauty, the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3941, -1.5828
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Little Bedwyn
- Postcode
- SN8 3JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Bedwyn — 2 km
- Official site
- www.savernaketeam.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529594 (CC0)
- commons: Little Bedwyn - St Michaels Church - geograph.org.uk - 1269894.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Michael?
- Church of St Michael is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 3JQ), in the parish of Little Bedwyn.
- When was Church of St Michael built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Michael a listed building?
- Church of St Michael is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Michael a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Michael is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Church of St Michael?
- The nearest railway station is Bedwyn, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 3JQ.