Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne
In or near Bishopsbourne.
Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bekesbourne · 3.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Mary in Bishopsbourne, the nearest railway station is Bekesbourne, located 3.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CT4 5JB, and entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1085693). 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. 5273 BISHOPSBOURNE THE STREET (west side) Church of St Mary (formerly listed under Park Lane) TR 1852 21/152 30.1.67 I GV 2. Knapped flint with tile roof, weathervane to tower. Chancel with north and south chapels (now the vestry and the family pew of Bourne Park respectively) and nave with aisles. The chancel, nave and aisles are C13, the north and south chapels and the tower C15. C15 choir stalls. The Reverend Richard Hooker, author of 'Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity' and rector of Bishopsbourne from 1595-1600 is buried and has a memorial here. Attractive early C19 memorial plaque to John McDivitt, 1839. Stained glass some original glass in the chancel, also glass by Burne-Jones, and of the mid C16. Boarded wagon roofs by Scott, 1871. Carved tombstones in churchyard with cherubs and skulls. Listing NGR: TR1877952615 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 171007 Legacy System: LBS
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.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary is located in Bishopsbourne, South-East England. It is a Grade I listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2308, 1.1322
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Bishopsbourne
- Postcode
- CT4 5JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Bekesbourne — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529553 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne?
- Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT4 5JB), in the parish of Bishopsbourne.
- What is Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne?
- Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne?
- The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT4 5JB.
- When was Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne?
- The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT4 5JB.