Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary Magdalene
In or near Hever.
Church of St Mary Magdalene — church in Cowden, Kent, England, UK.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cowden · 1.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary Magdalene is located in Sevenoaks, Kent, with the postcode TN8 7JE. The nearest railway station is Cowden, which is 1.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary Magdalene is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Cowden, Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1447°, 0.0947°.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
St Mary's Church, Mortehoe, is a Grade I listed Church of England church in Mortehoe, Devon, England, whose origins date back to the Norman Conquest. It retains many original medieval features, including a notable tomb containing the remains of Sir William de Tracy.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church, Mortehoe, is a Grade I listed Church of England church in Mortehoe, Devon, England, whose origins date back to the Norman Conquest. It retains many original medieval features, including a notable tomb containing the remains of Sir William de Tracy.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.1447, 0.0947
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Cowden
- Postcode
- TN8 7JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Cowden — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529838 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary Magdalene, Cowden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary Magdalene's Church, Cowden.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Cowden
Villages · 0.1 km

Waystrode Manor
Stately homes · 0.6 km

Section of Roman road 270yds (250m) in length SE of Holtye Common
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km

Queen's Arms, Cowden Pound
Historic pubs · 2.1 km

Tye Farm Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km

Crippenden Manor House
Historic houses · 2.3 km

Markbeech
Historic churches · 2.5 km

Bassetts Manor
Stately homes · 2.7 km

Bassets Manor
Manor houses · 2.7 km

Bolebroke Castle
Castles · 2.8 km

Hammerwood Park
Historic houses · 2.9 km

Hammerwood Scout Campsite
Campsites · 3.6 km
Nearby
Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Waystrode Manor
Waystrode Manor — manor house in Cowden, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Section of Roman road 270yds (250m) in length SE of Holtye Common
Section of Roman road 270yds (250m) in length SE of Holtye Common — archaeological site in Hartfield, Wealden, England, UK.
Historic pubs · South East England
Queen's Arms, Cowden Pound
Queen's Arms, Cowden Pound in England South East, United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · South East England
Tye Farm Hill
Tye Farm Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Crippenden Manor House
Crippenden Manor House — house in Cowden, Sevenoaks, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Church of St Mary Magdalene
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Hammerwood Scout Campsite
Hammerwood Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
Campsites · South East England
St Ives Farm Campsite
St Ives Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Forest Garden Shovelstrode
Forest Garden Shovelstrode — a campsite in england south east.
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
Cranston House
Cranston House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
Hotels · South East England
The Dorset Arms
The Dorset Arms — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · South East England
Queen's Arms, Cowden Pound
Queen's Arms, Cowden Pound in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South East England
The Rock Public House
The Rock Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South East England
The Spotted Dog Public House
The Spotted Dog Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South East England
The Castle Inn
The Castle Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South East England
The King And Queen Public House
The King And Queen Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South East England
The Leicester Arms Hotel
The Leicester Arms Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
Other places from this era
📷 5Historic churches · London
All Hallows Staining
All Hallows Staining — church in City of London, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · London
All Hallows' Church, Tottenham
All Hallows' Church, Tottenham — church in Tottenham, London.
📷 5Historic churches · London
All Saints Church, Kingston upon Thames
All Saints Church, Kingston upon Thames — church in Kingston upon Thames, London.
📷 5Historic churches · London
All Saints' Church, Edmonton
All Saints' Church, Edmonton — church in Edmonton, London.
More places in this region
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
All Saints Church, Frindsbury
All Saints Church, Frindsbury — church in Medway, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
All Saints Church, Maidstone
All Saints Church, Maidstone — parish church associated with the Archbishop's Palace, Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
All Saints Church, West Farleigh
All Saints Church, West Farleigh — Grade I listed church in West Farleigh, Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
All Souls' Church, Sutton Green
All Souls' Church, Sutton Green — church in Guildford, England.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary Magdalene?
- Church of St Mary Magdalene is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN8 7JE), in the parish of Cowden.
- What is Church of St Mary Magdalene?
- Church of St Mary Magdalene — church in Cowden, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary Magdalene?
- The nearest railway station is Cowden, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN8 7JE.
- When was Church of St Mary Magdalene built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Mary Magdalene a listed building?
- Church of St Mary Magdalene is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary Magdalene a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary Magdalene is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary Magdalene free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary Magdalene is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary Magdalene?
- The nearest railway station is Cowden, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN8 7JE.