Historic churches · South East England
Gravesend
In or near Southfleet.
Gravesend — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gravesend · 0.1 km
- Free entry
About
Gravesend 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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Place summary
Gravesend is a church located in London. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the area’s long-standing religious heritage. The church serves as a focal point for the local community.
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Background
History
Stone Age implements have been found in the locality since the 1900s, as has evidence of an Iron Age settlement at nearby Springhead. Extensive Roman remains have been found at nearby Vagniacae, and Gravesend lies immediately to the north of the Roman road connecting London with the Kent coast – now called Watling Street. Domesday Book recorded mills, hythes, and fisheries here. Milton Chantry is Gravesend's oldest surviving building and dates from the early 14th century. It was refounded as a chapel in 1320/21 on the original site of a former leper hospital founded in 1189. It is a Grade II* listed building. Gravesend has one of the oldest surviving markets in the country. Its earliest…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4415, 0.3685
- County
- Kent
- District
- Gravesham
- Parish
- Gravesham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DA12 1DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gravesham
- Phone
- +44 1474 337774
- Nearest railway station
- Gravesend — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Gravesend (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gravesend?
- Gravesend is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA12 1DD), in the parish of Gravesham, unparished area.
- What is Gravesend?
- Gravesend — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gravesend?
- The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA12 1DD.
- Is Gravesend free to visit?
- Yes, Gravesend is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gravesend?
- The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA12 1DD.