Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary the Virgin
In or near Tilmanstone.
Church of St Mary the Virgin — Grade I listed church in Eastry, Kent, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwich · 3.5 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary the Virgin is a parish church in South-East England. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 3.5 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 Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church located in South-East England. Established in 1150, it is an example of Norman-Medieval architecture. The church is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2453, 1.3100
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Eastry
- Postcode
- CT13 0HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwich — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529786 (CC0)
- commons: Back of Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Eastry.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT13 0HL), in the parish of Eastry.
- What is Church of St Mary the Virgin?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin — Grade I listed church in Eastry, Kent, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT13 0HL.
- When was Church of St Mary the Virgin built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin a listed building?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary the Virgin is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT13 0HL.