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St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter

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St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter — church in Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire, England, UK.

St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter, historic churches in Staffordshire

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Uttoxeter · 0.5 km
  • Free entry

About

St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8987°, -1.8628°.

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Heritage listing

St Mary the Virgin's Church, Uttoxeter, commonly called simply St Mary's, is the parish church of the town of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England. Its tower and spire were built in the 14th century. They were designed by renowned architect Henry Yevele; the nave was rebuilt in 1828 and the chancel in 1877. It is a Grade II* listed building. This is one of two Anglican churches in the parish; the other, also St Mary's, is commonly called "The Heath Mission Church" to avoid confusion.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Mary the Virgin's Church, Uttoxeter, commonly called simply St Mary's, is the parish church of the town of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England. Its tower and spire were built in the 14th century. They were designed by renowned architect Henry Yevele; the nave was rebuilt in 1828 and the chancel in 1877. It is a Grade II* listed building. This is one of two Anglican churches in the parish; the other, also St Mary's, is commonly called "The Heath Mission Church" to avoid confusion.

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Background

History

The church was built in the 14th century. By 1828 it was deemed too small so the nave was rebuilt to designs by the architect James Trubshaw. In 1877 the present chancel was built.

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Coordinates
52.8987, -1.8628
County
Staffordshire
Parish
Uttoxeter
Postcode
ST14 8AW
Parliamentary constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter
Nearest railway station
Uttoxeter0.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter?
St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST14 8AW), in the parish of Uttoxeter.
Is St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter a listed building?
St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter free to visit?
Yes, St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter is free to enter.
How do I get to St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter?
The nearest railway station is Uttoxeter, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST14 8AW.