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St Marys Church
Hob Uid: 220179
Location : Wiltshire Upavon
Grid Ref : SU1354855039
Summary : Late 12th-early 13th century chancel, nave, North aisle, North porch, South vestry and West tower are 13th century and 15th century. The South aisle has been destroyed but the arcade remains blocked up. The font is Transitional, richly carved, and stands in front of the tower arch. The church was thoroughly restored in 1876. There is evidence that Upavon was the site of a minster in the late Saxon period. This was the priory church of the Benedictine alien cell of St Wandrille from the 12th century to 1378, (See SU15NW4).
More information : (SU 1354 5504) St Mary's Church (TU). (1) St Mary's Church, Upavon, is largely Norman though much restored in 1875. It has 13thc north and south arcades and a tower of probably circa 1300. (2) CIVIL PARISH OF UPAVON A Church of St. Mary Flint and stone. Chancel Norman, chancel arch Transitional, nave and W. tower Early English. The chancel arch decorated with zig-zag and dog tooth ornament is flanked by arched recesses with squints in which the nave alters originally stood. The S. aisle has been destroyed but the arcade remains blocked up. The font is Transitional, richly carved, and stands in front of the tower arch. The church was thoroughly restored in 1876. (3)

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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Early Medieval
Display Date : Early Medieval
Monument End Date : 1066
Monument Start Date : 410
Monument Type : Minster
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Benedictine alien cell C12-1378
Monument End Date : 1378
Monument Start Date : 1135
Monument Type : Priory, Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Late C12- early c13
Monument End Date : 1232
Monument Start Date : 1167
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C13 alterations
Monument End Date : 1300
Monument Start Date : 1200
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C15 Alterations
Monument End Date : 1499
Monument Start Date : 1400
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Restored
Monument End Date : 1875
Monument Start Date : 1875
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 311086
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External Cross Reference Source : Unified Designation System UID
External Cross Reference Number : 1365553
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SU 15 NW 11
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