Whittlesey in Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

St Mary's Church

— Whittlesey Heritage Walk —

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 7, 2026

1. St Mary's Church Marker

Inscription. Justly famous for its glorious and lofty spire rising 173 in feet from ground level. The building's massive ashlar faced tower with elegant flying buttresses was built in the 15th century along with the extension to the Chancel. The rest of the church dates from the 13th and 14th centuries, having been constructed after a fire in 1244.

The interior of the church contains a beautiful altar and impressive west window depicting three local Saints: Guthlac, Audrey/Etheldreda, and Edmund.

St Mary's Church is part of the Diocese of Ely.

Erected by Whittlesey Town Council. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1244.

Location. 52° 33.347′ N, 0° 7.662′ W. Marker is in Whittlesey, England, in Cambridgeshire. It is on Manor View. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Manor View, Whittlesey, England PE7 1AQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Anglia.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

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Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Manor House, St Mary's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Whittlesey Heritage Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); The War Memorial, Mansion House, The George Hotel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Crossing the River (approx. 7.9 kilometers away); Foundry Walk (approx. 7.9 kilometers away); Simon Gunton (approx. 7.9 kilometers away); Narrow Bridge Street (approx. 7.9 kilometers away); Welcome to Peterborough Cathedral (approx. 7.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whittlesey.

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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 7, 2026

2. St Mary's Church

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.