Historic churches · South East England
Church of St James, Elmsted
Church of St James, Elmsted — church in Elmsted, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wye · 7.1 km
About
Church of St James, Elmsted is a parish church in South-East England. Built or established in 1050, it dates from the Anglo-Saxon period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Wye, about 7.1 km away.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St James is an Anglo-Saxon church located in Elmsted, South-East England. Established in 1050, it is a Grade I listed building, reflecting its historical and architectural significance. The church is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.1645, 1.0259
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Wye — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529963 (CC0)
- commons: The church of St James the Great, Elmsted - geograph.org.uk - 1245901.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St James, Elmsted?
- Church of St James, Elmsted is in South-East England, United Kingdom.
- When was Church of St James, Elmsted built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- Is Church of St James, Elmsted a listed building?
- Church of St James, Elmsted is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St James, Elmsted a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St James, Elmsted is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Church of St James, Elmsted?
- The nearest railway station is Wye, about 7.1 km away.