Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Nicholas
In or near Barnsole.
Church of St Nicholas — church in Ash, Dover, Kent, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwich · 4.5 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Nicholas is a parish church in South-East England. Built or established in 1190, 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 4.5 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 Nicholas is a Grade I listed church located in South-East England. Established in 1190, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. It is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2786, 1.2787
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Ash
- Postcode
- CT3 2AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Established
- 1190
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwich — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529782 (CC0)
- commons: Church of St Nicholas, Ash-with-Westmarsh, Kent - west nave and tower.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Nicholas?
- Church of St Nicholas is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT3 2AW), in the parish of Ash.
- What is Church of St Nicholas?
- Church of St Nicholas — church in Ash, Dover, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Nicholas?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT3 2AW.
- When was Church of St Nicholas built?
- Built or established in 1190.
- Is Church of St Nicholas a listed building?
- Church of St Nicholas is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Nicholas a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Nicholas is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Nicholas free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Nicholas is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Nicholas?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT3 2AW.