Historic Churches in Kent
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By far the most popular historic church in the county is Canterbury Cathedral, a destination for pilgrims since the 12th century, but there are a wonderful variety of other fascinating churches to see. Look for the Heritage Rating to get an idea of how we ranked each church for its historic interest.
St Botolph's is a lovely little 14th-century church in the grounds of Lullingstone Castle, accessed through the castle's Tudor gatehouse. Inside are a wealth of historic features including a 16th-century wooden screen, Georgian ceiling, unusual wooden font, and tombs of the Hart, Peche, and Hart Dyke families.
Lullingstone Castle, Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, Kent, England, DA4 0JA
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Heritage Highlight: Fabulously carved 16th century wood screen
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All Saints Church, Lydd, is a largely 13th-century building that incorporates a 5th-century Romano-British basilica. Its exceptional size has given it the nickname 'The Cathedral of the Marsh'. Highlights include 17 medieval and Tudor memorial brasses and the painted 1623 bust of Thomas Godfrey.
Church Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent, England, TN29 9AY
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Heritage Highlight: 17 medieval and Tudor brasses
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The remains of a medieval church stand isolated in farm fieelds between Old Romney and Lydd. Midley Church was recorded in the Domesday Book, but the remains we see today are likely from the 15th century. Only the west gable end remains, with the west door and window openings.
Swamp Road, Old Romney, Romney Marsh, Kent, England, TN29 9PY
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Minster Abbey, Isle of Sheppey, began as a 7th-century nunnery, but the churchv we see today dates to the 12th century. Highlights include Saxon stonework incorporating Roman tiles, a 14th-century wooden screen, and a number of medieval and Tudor effigies. Look for the stone heasd of a horse and a medieval Green Man carving.
Union Road, Minster-on-Sea, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, ME12 3QD
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Heritage Highlight: Saxon stonework incorporating Roman tiles
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Originally founded in AD 670 for the nuns of Minster Abbey, the current St Mary's dates to the 12th century and has been referred to as 'the Cathedral on the Marshes' for its size and impressive architecture. There are Roman bricks in the Norman tower and nave, beautifully carved 15th-century misericords, and a 12th-century font.
Church Street, Minster-in-Thanet, Kent, England, CT124HA
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Heritage Highlight: Early 15th century carved misericors
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St Nicholas Church, New Romney, is a superb 12th-century church later extended in the 13th and 14th centuries. Highlights include an outstanding Romanesque west door, a 1375 memorial brass, and the 1526 tomb of Richard Stuppeny, a gathering place for local elections until 1885.
Church Lane, New Romney, Romney Marsh, Kent, England, TN28 8EU
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Heritage Highlight: William Holyngbroke memorial brass, 1375
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St Peter's church in Newenden stands on a small rise opposite the local pub and playing field. It's a beautiful old building, which dates primarily to the 14th century. The highlight of a visit is undoubtedly the superb font, which is richly carved with intricate designs of intriguing late Saxon or early Norman motifs.
A28, Newenden, Kent, England, TN18 5PN
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Heritage Highlight: A superbly carved late Saxon font, well worth seeing
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Old Romney church is one of only four in the country dedicated to St Clement. The church dates to the 12th century but the interior is a beautiful example of Georgian style, with box pews and a west gallery. Look for the 1526 memorial brasses of John and Margaret Ipps.
Old Romney, Romney Marsh, Kent, England, TN29 9SG
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Heritage Highlight: 1526 Ipps memorial brasses
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The ancient church of St Benedict stands on the course of the Pilgrim's Way and was probably used by many thousands of medieval pilgrims on their way to Canterbury.
Paddlesworth Road, Paddlesworth, Kent, England, ME6 5DR
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One of the finest Norman churches in Kent, if not the whole south-east of England. Superb Norman carvings embellish the south doorway and the small priest's door, probably carved by the same masons who worked on the celebrated Barfreston church nearby.
Patrixbourne Road, Patrixbourne, Kent, England, CT4 5BP
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Heritage Highlight: Superb Norman carvings around the south door and priest's door
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