Historic churches · West Midlands
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Wyken
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Wyken — Grade I listed church in Wyken, Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Copsewood Miniature Railway · 2.6 km
- Free entry
About
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Wyken is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Wyken, Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4236°, -1.4622°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th-century church in the Wyken area of the City of Coventry, in the West Midlands of England. The church is a grade I listed building, though churches in ecclesiastical use are exempt from listed building procedures. The church was originally built in the 12th century CE, and the original doorway and nave and chancel survive. The nave roof dates to the 15th century, but is covered by 18th century plasterwork on the interior. The building was restored in 1866, and the chancel rebuilt in 1868.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th-century church in the Wyken area of the City of Coventry, in the West Midlands of England. The church is a grade I listed building, though churches in ecclesiastical use are exempt from listed building procedures. The church was originally built in the 12th century CE, and the original doorway and nave and chancel survive. The nave roof dates to the 15th century, but is covered by 18th century plasterwork on the interior. The building was restored in 1866, and the chancel rebuilt in 1868. The tower was added in the 19th century.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4236, -1.4622
- District
- Coventry
- Parish
- Coventry, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV2 3AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coventry East
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Copsewood Miniature Railway — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594585 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary Magdalene's Church, Wyken (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wyken - geograph.org.uk - 106357.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Wyken?
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Wyken is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV2 3AE), in the parish of Coventry, unparished area.
- When was St Mary Magdalene's Church, Wyken built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Who owns St Mary Magdalene's Church, Wyken?
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Wyken is owned by | current_tenants =.
- Is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Wyken a listed building?
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Wyken is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Wyken free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary Magdalene's Church, Wyken is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary Magdalene's Church, Wyken?
- The nearest railway station is Copsewood Miniature Railway, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV2 3AE.