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St Martin's Church, Ruislip

Norman & medievalFree admission

St Martin's Church, Ruislip — church in Ruislip, London, UK.

St Martin's Church, Ruislip, historic churches in London

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Ruislip · 0.7 km
  • Free entry

About

St Martin's Church, Ruislip is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Ruislip, London, UK". Coordinates: 51.5767°, -0.4261°.

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Heritage listing

St Martin's Church is a church in the west London town of Ruislip, within the London Borough of Hillingdon. It has been designated since January 1950 by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. The present chancel and nave date back to the 13th century. The church stands at the northern end of Ruislip High Street, near the Manor Farm site.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Martin's Church is a church in the west London town of Ruislip, within the London Borough of Hillingdon. It has been designated since January 1950 by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. The present chancel and nave date back to the 13th century. The church stands at the northern end of Ruislip High Street, near the Manor Farm site.

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Background

History

A church for Ruislip appears in the 1086 Domesday Book but is believed to have been replaced by the present church in 1245, when an increase in the parish population called for a larger building. Stones with markings from the Norman period have been found in the grounds, believed to be from the original building. The Proctor-General of the Bec Abbey, William de Guineville, is believed to have insisted upon the rebuilding of the church. He had held the position since 1242 and lived in the priory at Manor Farm. Between 1404 and 1414, the Bec Abbey lost its lands following heavy taxation during the Hundred Years War. By 1422, the condition of the building had deteriorated, at which point it…

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Coordinates
51.5767, -0.4261
District
Hillingdon
Parish
Hillingdon, unparished area
Postcode
HA4 7AU
Parliamentary constituency
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
Established
1201
Nearest railway station
Ruislip0.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Martin's Church, Ruislip?
St Martin's Church, Ruislip is in London, United Kingdom (postcode HA4 7AU), in the parish of Hillingdon, unparished area.
When was St Martin's Church, Ruislip built?
Built or established in 1201.
Is St Martin's Church, Ruislip a listed building?
St Martin's Church, Ruislip is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St Martin's Church, Ruislip a protected site?
Yes — St Martin's Church, Ruislip is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
Is St Martin's Church, Ruislip free to visit?
Yes, St Martin's Church, Ruislip is free to enter.
How do I get to St Martin's Church, Ruislip?
The nearest railway station is Ruislip, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HA4 7AU.