St Mary Arches Church, Exeter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of Saint Mary Arches |
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Saint Mary Arches Church
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 Church of Saint Mary Arches
Location in Devon
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| 50°43′20.3″N 3°32′1.8″W / 50.722306°N 3.533833°W | |
| OS grid reference | SX 9181 9253 |
| Location | Mary Arches Street, Exeter |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I Listed |
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| Parish | Central Exeter |
St Mary Arches Church is a small, old church in Exeter, England. It has many parts that show its original Norman style. This means it was built a very long time ago, around the time of the Normans.
For hundreds of years, from the 1300s to the 1500s, this church was important. It was a special place for the Mayor of Exeter and local business people to worship. The name "Arches" might come from an old street with arches next to the church.
The church is mostly built from red sandstone. It is a very important historical building, listed as Grade I by Historic England. This means it is a building of exceptional interest.
Inside the Church
Important People Remembered
Inside St Mary Arches Church, you can find special monuments. These are like memorials that help us remember important people from the past.
One monument is for Christopher Lethbridge. He was the Mayor of Exeter in 1660.
More Information
- Official website: http://www.parishofcentralexeter.co.uk/st_mary_arches.htm
