Historic churches · London
Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone
In or near Darenth.
Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Farningham Road · 1.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St John the Baptist in Sutton-at-Hone is located at postcode DA4 9JD and is approximately 1.3 km from Farningham Road railway station. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1085811). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details 1. 5274 SUTTON-AT-HONE CHURCH ROAD (north side) Church of St John the Baptist (formerly listed as Church of St John) TQ 57 SE 4/70 1.6.67 I GV 2. Early C14 and C19. Built of flint with stone dressings. Tiled roof. Early C14 nave, chancel, south aisle with deep south porch which is C19 and Perpendicular west tower with diagonal buttresses, crenellations and a circular south-east turret. Decorated east window. C14 chancel arch and early C14 piscina. Early C17 pulpit. Ewan Christian rebuilt the Arcade in 1862. Large standing monument to Sir Thomas Smith (died 1625) the navigator who lived in Brook Place nearby and gave his name to Smith's Sound. Also 2 tablets to Abraham Hill (died 1721) and Francisca Hill (died 1736) both probably by Robert Taylor. Listing NGR: TQ5554070432 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 172705 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St John the Baptist is located in Sutton-at-Hone, London. This Grade I listed building is notable for its architectural significance and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4131, 0.2321
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dartford
- Parish
- Sutton-at-Hone and Hawley
- Postcode
- DA4 9JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Farningham Road — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529675 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA4 9JD), in the parish of Sutton-at-Hone and Hawley.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone?
- The nearest railway station is Farningham Road, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA4 9JD.
- When was Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone a listed building?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone?
- The nearest railway station is Farningham Road, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA4 9JD.