Historic churches · London
Church of St Michael, Wilmington
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Church of St Michael, Wilmington — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dartford · 2.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Michael in Wilmington is located at postcode DA2 7EH. The nearest railway station is Dartford, which is approximately 2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Michael, Wilmington is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1085789). 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. 5274 WILMINGTON CHURCH HILL (north-west side) Church of St Michael TQ 57 SW 3/107 1.6.67 I GV 2. In the middle ages this was a Chapel of Ease to Sutton-at-Hone. Pre-Conquest origins, with some mediaeval traces, much restored in the C19. Part pebbledashed and part faced with stone with tiled roof. The tower is part weatherboarded with a broached shingled spire. Chancel with north and south chapels, nave with north and south aisle and west tower. The tower retains 2 Saxon windows. The west end of the nave is mediaeval. The north aisle was rebuilt by E Cresy in 1839. Ewan Christian rebuilt the chancel in 1884. R Merchant rebuilt the nave and south aisle between 1909 and 1922 with Arts and Crafts details. Porch added under west tower in 1909. The interior contains a pulpit dated 1655, the Royal Arms of George II and a good carved chancel screen of 1920. Listing NGR: TQ5389272434 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 172744 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Michael is located in Wilmington, London. It is a Grade I listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4303, 0.2118
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dartford
- Parish
- Wilmington
- Postcode
- DA2 7EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Dartford — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529665 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Michael, Wilmington?
- Church of St Michael, Wilmington is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA2 7EH), in the parish of Wilmington.
- What is Church of St Michael, Wilmington?
- Church of St Michael, Wilmington — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael, Wilmington?
- The nearest railway station is Dartford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA2 7EH.
- When was Church of St Michael, Wilmington built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- Is Church of St Michael, Wilmington a listed building?
- Church of St Michael, Wilmington is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Michael, Wilmington free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Michael, Wilmington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael, Wilmington?
- The nearest railway station is Dartford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA2 7EH.