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Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick

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Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick — Church of England parish church in Warwick, England.

Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick, historic churches in Warwickshire

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Warwick · 0.6 km
  • Free entry

About

Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Church of England. Wikidata describes it as: "Church of England parish church in Warwick, England". Coordinates: 52.2823°, -1.5881°.

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Heritage listing

The Collegiate Church of St Mary is a Church of England parish church in Warwick, Warwickshire, England. It is in the centre of the town just east of the market place. It is Grade I listed, and a member of the Major Churches Network. The church has the status of collegiate church as it had a college of secular canons. In governance and religious observance it was similar to a cathedral (although not the seat of a bishop and without diocesan responsibilities).

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Collegiate Church of St Mary is a Church of England parish church in Warwick, Warwickshire, England. It is in the centre of the town just east of the market place. It is Grade I listed, and a member of the Major Churches Network. The church has the status of collegiate church as it had a college of secular canons. In governance and religious observance it was similar to a cathedral (although not the seat of a bishop and without diocesan responsibilities). There is a Bishop of Warwick, but this is an episcopal title used by a suffragan bishop of the Diocese of Coventry.

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Background

History

The church foundations date back nine hundred years, being created by Roger de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Warwick, in 1123. In addition to founding the church, de Beaumont established the college of dean and canons at the church. The only surviving part of the Norman church which de Beaumont had built is the crypt. The chancel vestries and chapter house of the church were extensively rebuilt in the 14th century by a later Earl of Warwick, Thomas de Beauchamp (died 1369, later pronounced Beecham), in the Perpendicular Gothic style. Between 1370 and 1394, the chancel, transept, nave and aisles were rebuilt, then forming a basilica with wooden roofs. Thomas Beauchamp's descendants built the Chapel…

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Coordinates
52.2823, -1.5881
County
Warwickshire
District
Warwick
Parish
Warwick
Postcode
CV34 4RA
Parliamentary constituency
Warwick and Leamington
Established
1150
Nearest railway station
Warwick0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick?
Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV34 4RA), in the parish of Warwick.
When was Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick built?
Built or established in 1150.
Is Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick a listed building?
Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick free to visit?
Yes, Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick is free to enter.
How do I get to Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick?
The nearest railway station is Warwick, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV34 4RA.