Memorials & monuments · South East England
Jane Austen’s Temple
In or near Godmersham.
Jane Austen’s Temple — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Jonathan Billinger — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chilham · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Jane Austen’s Temple is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Jane Austen’s Temple is a memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates the renowned author Jane Austen, who is celebrated for her contributions to English literature. The temple is a Grade II listed structure, reflecting its historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2212, 0.9584
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Godmersham
- Postcode
- CT4 7DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Chilham — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/5212859626 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jane Austen’s Temple?
- Jane Austen’s Temple is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT4 7DR), in the parish of Godmersham.
- What is Jane Austen’s Temple?
- Jane Austen’s Temple — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Jane Austen’s Temple?
- The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT4 7DR.
- Is Jane Austen’s Temple a protected site?
- Yes — Jane Austen’s Temple is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Jane Austen’s Temple free to visit?
- Yes, Jane Austen’s Temple is free to enter.
- How do I get to Jane Austen’s Temple?
- The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT4 7DR.