Historic Churches in Kent

Cobham's delightful medieval church boasts an outstanding collection of memorial brasses, many to members of the powerful De Cobham family. Other highlights include the ornate Tudor tomb of Sir George Brooke, the last English Governor of Calais.
The Street, Cobham, Kent, England, DA12 3DB

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Heritage Highlight: Superb collection of medieval brasses

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A remote church thought to be the inspiration for the opening scenes of Charles' Dickens work, Great Expectations. St James stands in an isolated spot on the edge of a marsh south of the Thames estuary.
Main Road, Cooling, Kent, England, ME3 8DG

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Heritage Highlight: Victorian vestry decorated with shells

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A church deserted by its village, St Michael's stands alone on a hilltop, well removed from the village of East Peckham it was built to serve. Over time the settlement moved closer to the river, leaving the church in isolation. The church stands amid beech trees overlooking the valley of the Medway, with views to the Weald.
Old Church Lane, East Peckham, Kent, England, TN12 5NG

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All Saints Church in Eastchurch was built in 1432 on the orders of King Henry VI. It boasts a 15th-century rood screen, a superb 1622 monument to Sir Gabriel Livesey and his wife, and a memorial window to two pioneers of early aviation, including Charles Rolls of Rolls Royce fame.
High Street, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, ME12 4BN

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Heritage Highlight: 15th-century rood screen

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Edenbridge's parish church dates to the late 11th century. Historical highlights include 16th-century brasses and a marble monument to William Selyard (d. 1595). Look for the richly-coloured 1908 east window by Burne-Jones.
Church Street, Edenbridge, Kent, England, TN8 5BD

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Heritage Highlight: Marble monument to William Selyard (d. 1595)

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Known as 'The Isolated Church', St Thomas Becket church was built around AD 1200 and stands alone in a farm field. The village itself is long gone. The church boasts original 13th-century timbers and a beautiful Georgian interior.
Fairfield, Kent, England, TN29 9RZ

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Heritage Highlight: Fascinating combination of Georgian brick and 13th-century timber architecture

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A large Norman church with a distinctive corona spire added in 1799, St Mary of Charity is famous for its painted nave pillar and its large number of memorial brasses. There are excellent medieval misericords and bench ends in the chancel. King Stephen was reputedly buried here after his bones were rescued from Faversham Abbey at the Reformation.
Church Road, off East Street, Faversham, Kent, England, ME13 8GZ

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Heritage Highlight: Extraordinary 14th century painted medieval nave pillar

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The ancient church of St Mary, Fordwich, is no longer used for regular worship, but its historical importance has been recognised and the church is now cared for by Churches Conservation Trust.
Fordwich, Kent, England

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Heritage Highlight: The mysterious 12th-century Fordwich Stone

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A small Norman church looking out over the stately home and garden of Goodnestone Court. The church dates to about 1100, but the porch was rebuilt after an earthquake in 1837.
Goodnestone Court, Goodnestone, Kent, England, ME13 9BZ

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The earliest known church at Goudhurst was in 1117. The current St Mary's church is largely 13th century, enlarged in the 14th century. That is when an influx of weavers from Flanders arrived in the area. The tower rises to exactly 500 feet above sea level and provides fabulous views for miles. As a result, it was used as a lookout point during both World Wars.
Back Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, England

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Heritage Highlight: The wonderful 16th-century painted wooden effigies of Sir Alexander Culpepper and his wife are rare in England.

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