Church of St Mary Magdalene, Wyken, Coventry
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Church of St Mary Magdalene, Wyken, Coventry
Image: © A J Paxton Taken: 30 Oct 2021
Wyken church dates from the 12th century, with a 15th century tower with a 19th century spire. It was restored in 1868. A Grade I listed building, it is described on the Historic England website here https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1076583 . According to the Coventry Society it is the oldest surviving building within the bounds of the city that is still in use https://www.coventrysociety.org.uk/coventry-neighbourhoods/wyken.html .
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Image Location
Latitude
52.423605
Longitude
-1.462328