Historic churches · South East England
All Saints Church, West Stourmouth
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All Saints Church, West Stourmouth — church in West Stourmouth, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Minster · 5.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit All Saints Church in West Stourmouth, the nearest railway station is Minster, located 5.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CT3 1HT, and entry to the church is free.
About
All Saints Church, West Stourmouth is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1050. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in West Stourmouth, Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3203°, 1.2365°.
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Heritage listing
All Saints Church, West Stourmouth, is a redundant Anglican church in the civil parish of Stourmouth, Kent, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands in the settlement of West Stourmouth, some 4 miles (6 km) north of Wingham to the southeast of the A28 road.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
All Saints Church, West Stourmouth, is a redundant Anglican church in the civil parish of Stourmouth, Kent, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands in the settlement of West Stourmouth, some 4 miles (6 km) north of Wingham to the southeast of the A28 road.
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Background
History
The main fabric in the church is Anglo-Saxon. Alterations were made in the late 12th century. Windows were replaced in the 14th and 15th centuries. The church was restored in 1845, when the seating was reorganised. It has been redundant since 1979.
Architecture
The chancel has dado panelling, a piscina and choir stalls, all dating from the 17th century. The base of a rood screen with four panels is still present. Also dating from the 17th century are an octagonal pulpit and box pews. In the chancel is a brass dated 1472. There are fragments of 15th-century glass in the south window of the chancel. Also in the church are the royal arms of George III.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3203, 1.2365
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Stourmouth
- Postcode
- CT3 1HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Minster — 5.7 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4729541 (CC0)
- wikipedia: All Saints Church, West Stourmouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints Church, West Stourmouth 18.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is All Saints Church, West Stourmouth?
- All Saints Church, West Stourmouth is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT3 1HT), in the parish of Stourmouth.
- What is All Saints Church, West Stourmouth?
- All Saints Church, West Stourmouth — church in West Stourmouth, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to All Saints Church, West Stourmouth?
- The nearest railway station is Minster, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT3 1HT.
- When was All Saints Church, West Stourmouth built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- Is All Saints Church, West Stourmouth a listed building?
- All Saints Church, West Stourmouth is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is All Saints Church, West Stourmouth a protected site?
- Yes — All Saints Church, West Stourmouth is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is All Saints Church, West Stourmouth free to visit?
- Yes, All Saints Church, West Stourmouth is free to enter.
- How do I get to All Saints Church, West Stourmouth?
- The nearest railway station is Minster, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT3 1HT.