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Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth
In or near Darenth.
Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth — Grade I listed church in Darenth, Dartford, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Farningham Road · 2.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Margaret of Antioch is located in Darenth, Kent, with the postcode DA2 7QP. The nearest railway station is Farningham Road, which is 2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to AD 901. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Darenth, Dartford, Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4190°, 0.2433°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Margaret of Antioch at Darenth, Kent, is a church with Norman origins thought to be the third oldest in Kent and the sixth oldest in the United Kingdom. It is a Grade I listed building. The chancel and nave are late 10th century or early 11th century. The sanctuary is early 12th century. The church was restored twice in the 19th century, first by William Burges in 1866-68 and then by Ewan Christian in 1888.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Margaret of Antioch at Darenth, Kent, is a church with Norman origins thought to be the third oldest in Kent and the sixth oldest in the United Kingdom. It is a Grade I listed building. The chancel and nave are late 10th century or early 11th century. The sanctuary is early 12th century. The church was restored twice in the 19th century, first by William Burges in 1866-68 and then by Ewan Christian in 1888. Newman describes the church as "important, but visually rather charmless."
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- Coordinates
- 51.4190, 0.2433
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dartford
- Parish
- Darenth
- Postcode
- DA2 7QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dartford
- Established
- 901
- Nearest railway station
- Farningham Road — 2 km
- Official site
- www.stmargaretdarenth.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117491 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Margaret's Church - geograph.org.uk - 194026.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth?
- Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA2 7QP), in the parish of Darenth.
- What is Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth?
- Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth — Grade I listed church in Darenth, Dartford, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth?
- The nearest railway station is Farningham Road, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA2 7QP.
- When was Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth built?
- Built or established in 901.
- Is Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth a listed building?
- Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Darenth?
- The nearest railway station is Farningham Road, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA2 7QP.