Historic churches · South East England
Cuxton
In or near Wouldham.
Cuxton — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cuxton · 0.8 km
- Free entry
About
Cuxton is a church in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Cuxton is a ward located within the Medway unitary authority in South East England. It has a population of approximately 6,602 as of the 2021 census, and is part of a larger area that includes various other wards.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: NORTH KENT WOODS AND DOWNS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cuxton is a church located in the London region. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the area's heritage. The church serves as a place of worship and community gathering.
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Background
History
Archaeological evidence suggest the first human occupation was around 200,000 years ago. A hoard of 196 handaxes from the Acheulian era was excavated in 1962. This is now displayed in the British Museum. The name is believed to have developed from "Cucula's stone". The remains of a Roman villa were found under the church yard. The Saxons occupied the town and it became known as Cuckelstane. The church and parish was given by Æthelwulf, King of the West Saxons to the Cathedral church of St. Andrew, Rochester. The church contains much Norman architecture, and is unusual as it lies on a southeast–northwest axis. This gave rise to the rhyme, He that would see a church miswent / Let him go to…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3750, 0.4500
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Cuxton
- Postcode
- ME2 1EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochester and Strood
- Nearest railway station
- Cuxton — 0.8 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Cuxton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cuxton?
- Cuxton is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME2 1EZ), in the parish of Cuxton.
- What is Cuxton?
- Cuxton — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cuxton?
- The nearest railway station is Cuxton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME2 1EZ.
- Is Cuxton a protected site?
- Yes — Cuxton is part of the NORTH KENT WOODS AND DOWNS National Nature Reserve and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cuxton free to visit?
- Yes, Cuxton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cuxton?
- The nearest railway station is Cuxton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME2 1EZ.