Historic churches · South East England
Faversham Parish Church
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Faversham Parish Church — church in Faversham, Swale, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Faversham · 0.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Faversham Parish Church is located in Swale, Kent, with the postcode ME13 7BD. The nearest railway station is Faversham, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Faversham Parish Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Faversham, Swale, Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3171°, 0.8948°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary of Charity, Faversham Parish Church is the Church of England parish church of the town of Faversham in Kent, England. The church spire dominates the town's skyline and is visible from some distance.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Faversham Parish Church, also known as St Mary of Charity, is a traditional Church of England church located in Faversham. Visitors can participate in various church services and experience a community focused on faith and worship.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary of Charity, Faversham Parish Church is the Church of England parish church of the town of Faversham in Kent, England. The church spire dominates the town's skyline and is visible from some distance.
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Background
History
The church is all that remains of a previously much larger religious community around Faversham Abbey which was established in 1147 by King Stephen and dissolved by Henry VIII. Although the church itself was founded in the medieval era, the flying spire, known as a crown or corona spire, by which it is recognised dates to the 18th century - a period of prosperity for the town of Faversham. The church itself is much larger than might be expected and is reputed to be the second largest in Kent, after All Saints Church, Maidstone. This gives the church a distinctive acoustic and, unusually among parish churches, makes it large enough to hold a symphony orchestra for concerts. The interior was…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3171, 0.8948
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Faversham
- Postcode
- ME13 7BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Faversham — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.stmaryofcharity.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5438574 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Faversham Parish Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary of Charity, Faversham, Kent - geograph.org.uk - 325423.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Faversham Parish Church?
- Faversham Parish Church is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME13 7BD), in the parish of Faversham.
- What is Faversham Parish Church?
- Faversham Parish Church — church in Faversham, Swale, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Faversham Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Faversham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME13 7BD.
- When was Faversham Parish Church built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is Faversham Parish Church a listed building?
- Faversham Parish Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Faversham Parish Church a protected site?
- Yes — Faversham Parish Church is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Faversham Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Faversham Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Faversham Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Faversham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME13 7BD.