Church of St Mary the Virgin

The Church of St Mary the Virgin features Norman architectural elements with original stone carvings, stained glass windows, and medieval structural design throughout the building.

Construction of the church began in 1150, establishing a permanent religious presence in Berkeley during a period of extensive ecclesiastical development in medieval England.

The interior houses numerous stone memorials and historical artifacts that document the evolution of religious practices and local community life through nine centuries.

Visitors can access the church daily for individual prayer, while guided tours require advance booking through the parish office to explore the architectural details.

The stone walls contain marks left by medieval stonemasons, providing direct evidence of construction methods used in twelfth-century religious architecture.

Location: Berkeley

Inception: 12 century

Website: https://stmarys-berkeley.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.68910,-2.45751

Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:25