Where is Church of St Stephen?

Church of St Stephen is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT21 4LQ), in the parish of Lympne.

How do I get to Church of St Stephen?

The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT21 4LQ.

Is Church of St Stephen a listed building?

Church of St Stephen is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

Is Church of St Stephen a protected site?

Yes — Church of St Stephen is part of the Lympne Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).

Is Church of St Stephen free to visit?

Yes, Church of St Stephen is free to enter.

How do I get to Church of St Stephen?

The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT21 4LQ.

Historic churches · South East England

Church of St Stephen

In or near Aldington.

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Church of St Stephen — church in Lympne, Kent, England, UK.

Church of St Stephen, historic churches in Kent — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Westenhanger · 2.7 km

Free entry

Church of St Stephen is a parish church in South-East England. Built or established in 1050, it dates from the Anglo-Saxon period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 2.7 km away.

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Official information

The Church of St Stephen is a historical site that reflects the architectural and cultural heritage of its time. Visitors can explore its unique features and learn about its significance in the local history.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lympne Escarpment SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Church of St Stephen is a Grade I listed church located in Lympne, Kent, South-East England. Established in 1050, it is an example of Anglo-Saxon architecture. The site is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Coordinates: 51.0721, 1.0244
County: Kent
District: Folkestone and Hythe
Parish: Lympne
Postcode: CT21 4LQ
Parliamentary constituency: Folkestone and Hythe
Established: 1050
Nearest railway station: Westenhanger — 2.7 km
Official site: www.roman-britain.org

Sources

wikidata: Q17529950 (CC0)
commons: St. Stephen, Lympne - geograph.org.uk - 1413619.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Stephen?: Church of St Stephen is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT21 4LQ), in the parish of Lympne.
What is Church of St Stephen?: Church of St Stephen — church in Lympne, Kent, England, UK.
How do I get to Church of St Stephen?: The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT21 4LQ.
When was Church of St Stephen built?: Built or established in 1050.
Is Church of St Stephen a listed building?: Church of St Stephen is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St Stephen a protected site?: Yes — Church of St Stephen is part of the Lympne Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Church of St Stephen free to visit?: Yes, Church of St Stephen is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Stephen?: The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT21 4LQ.