Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — church in Hever, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hever · 1.2 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Peter is a parish church in South-East England. Built or established in 1292, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the High Weald National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Hever, about 1.2 km away.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church located in South-East England. Established in 1292, it exemplifies Norman-Medieval architecture. The church is situated within the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of High Weald and Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1838, 0.1113
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Hever
- Postcode
- TN8 7NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
- Established
- 1292
- Nearest railway station
- Hever — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.ksymuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529887 (CC0)
- commons: Hever Church.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter?
- Church of St Peter is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN8 7NH), in the parish of Hever.
- What is Church of St Peter?
- Church of St Peter — church in Hever, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Hever, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN8 7NH.
- When was Church of St Peter built?
- Built or established in 1292.
- Is Church of St Peter a listed building?
- Church of St Peter is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Peter a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Peter is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Peter free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Hever, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN8 7NH.