Historic churches · London
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
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Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul — church in Farningham, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eynsford · 2.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the nearest railway station is Eynsford, which is 2.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DA4 0DH. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is a parish church in London. Built or established in 1250, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Eynsford, about 2.3 km away.
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Heritage listing
Details FARNINGHAM HIGH STREET 1. 5280 (south-west side) Church of St Peter TQ 5466 10/116 1.6.67 and St Paul I GV 2. C13 chancel and nave, C15 west tower and windows, restored and SE chapel and north porch added by Ewan Christian 1868-71. Built of flint with stone dressings. Tiled roof. Crenellated tower in 3 stages with diagonal buttresses and octagonal stair turret. Three C15 traceried windows, to nave. Roof has embattled beams and 4 crown posts. North-east nave window has stained glass of 1832, composed partly of old fragments, by Charles Winston, son of the incumbent. C15 octagonal font depicting the Seven Sacraments. Double piscina and sedilia. The north wall of the chancel has fine alabaster Roper Monument of 1597 to Anthony Roper, the son of Margaret Roper daughter of Sir Thomas More, who founded the local Roper Charity. Hanging monument to William Hanger (died 1751) and 4 small brasses. Listing NGR: TQ5471666902 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 415106 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is located in Farningham, Kent, and is the site of a Roman corridor villa. The villa, which was excavated in 1948, features a truncated wing and a corridor leading to a separate bath house, with evidence of occupation from the late 1st century AD into the 4th century.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is a Grade I listed church located in London. Established in 1250, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The site is also part of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3801, 0.2217
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Farningham
- Postcode
- DA4 0DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Eynsford — 2.3 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529860 (CC0)
- commons: St Peter and St Paul, Farningham, Kent - geograph.org.uk - 321884.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
- Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA4 0DH), in the parish of Farningham.
- What is Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
- Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul — church in Farningham, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
- The nearest railway station is Eynsford, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA4 0DH.
- When was Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul a listed building?
- Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul a protected site?
- Yes — Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul free to visit?
- Yes, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
- The nearest railway station is Eynsford, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA4 0DH.