Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary the Virgin
In or near Wingmore.
Church of St Mary the Virgin — Grade I listed church in Elham, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sandling · 7.6 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 Sandling, about 7.6 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 represents Norman-medieval architecture and is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.1522, 1.1119
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Elham
- Postcode
- CT4 6TS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ashford
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Sandling — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529983 (CC0)
- commons: St Mary the Virgin, Elham - geograph.org.uk - 190970.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 CT4 6TS), in the parish of Elham.
- What is Church of St Mary the Virgin?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin — Grade I listed church in Elham, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin?
- The nearest railway station is Sandling, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT4 6TS.
- 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 Sandling, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT4 6TS.