Where is Church of St Nicholas?

Church of St Nicholas is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN28 8AS), in the parish of New Romney.

How do I get to Church of St Nicholas?

The nearest railway station is New Romney, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN28 8AS.

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 Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay Ramsar wetland.

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 New Romney, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN28 8AS.

Historic churches · South East England

Church of St Nicholas

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Church of St Nicholas — Grade I listed church in New Romney, Kent, England, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: New Romney · 0.9 km

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Getting there & planning your visit

The Church of St Nicholas is located in Kent, with the nearest railway station being New Romney, just 0.9 km away. Entry to the church is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is TN28 8AS.

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Church of St Nicholas is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1160. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in New Romney, Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.9851°, 0.9412°.

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Heritage listing

St Nicholas Church is an Anglican church in New Romney, Kent, England, and in the Diocese of Canterbury. It is a Grade I listed building. The earliest parts of the church date from the 12th century.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

The Church of St Nicholas is a historic 12th-century Norman parish church located in New Romney. It features a stout tower and Gothic additions, and it has survived significant historical events, including a major storm in 1287 that altered the local landscape. Visitors can explore its architectural details and learn about its rich history.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Nicholas Church is an Anglican church in New Romney, Kent, England, and in the Diocese of Canterbury. It is a Grade I listed building. The earliest parts of the church date from the 12th century.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Description

St. Nicholas's Church traces its history back to Bishop Odo, brother-in-law of William the Conqueror, who founded the site in 1086. The nave and clerestory, originally with low-pitched side aisles, date from the 12th century, constructed from Caen stone by masons from Normandy. The two upper stages of the tower, with corner turrets and octagonal parapet, date from about 1200. In the 14th century, the easternmost bay of the nave, the chancel, and two side-chapels were built, and the side aisles were raised. The Norman arch of the west entrance, and the Norman arcades between the nave and the aisles, are notable. The east window has reticulated tracery, with Victorian stained glass…

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Coordinates: 50.9851, 0.9412
County: Kent
District: Folkestone and Hythe
Parish: New Romney
Postcode: TN28 8AS
Parliamentary constituency: Folkestone and Hythe
Phone: 01797 362719
Established: 1160
Nearest railway station: New Romney — 0.9 km
Official site: www.romneychurches.org

Sources

wikidata: Q17530005 (CC0)
wikipedia: St Nicholas Church, New Romney (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: New Romney Church Tower - New Romney - Kent - June 2007.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 TN28 8AS), in the parish of New Romney.
What is Church of St Nicholas?: Church of St Nicholas — Grade I listed church in New Romney, Kent, England, UK.
How do I get to Church of St Nicholas?: The nearest railway station is New Romney, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN28 8AS.
When was Church of St Nicholas built?: Built or established in 1160.
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 Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay Ramsar wetland.
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 New Romney, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN28 8AS.