Historic churches · South East England
Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham
In or near Cobham.
Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham — church in Meopham, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Meopham · 1.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist in Meopham is located at postcode DA13 0AB and is approximately 1.7 km from Meopham railway station. Entry to the church is free.
About
Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham is a parish church in London. Built or established in 1320, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is part of the NORTH KENT WOODS AND DOWNS National Nature Reserve. The nearest railway station is Meopham, about 1.7 km away.
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Heritage listing
Details TQ 66 NW MEOPHAM WROTHAM ROAD 4/93 (east side) 21.11.66 Parish Church of St John the Baptist I 1320-25 in the primacy of Simon de Mepham. Somewhat rebuilt after earthquake in 1326. Ragstone and flint. Large chancel. Lady Chapel (now vestry) 2 aisled nave. West tower, north and south porches. C19 restorations: reroofing 1858. Tower raised and chancel refurnished 1874. Interior has fine pulpit of 1682 from St Margarets Westminster. Wall tablets in chancel by R J Wyatt and E B Stephens and in north aisle to K Marten by T Beard 1750. Listing NGR: TQ6354863195 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 356822 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Halling to Trottiscliffe Escarpment SSSI
- 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
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist is located in Meopham, Kent, within the London region. Established in 1320, this Grade I listed building features architecture from the Norman-Medieval era. It is situated near several designated sites, including the Halling to Trottiscliffe Escarpment SSSI and the North Kent Woods and Downs NNR.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3714, 0.3615
- County
- Kent
- District
- Gravesham
- Parish
- Meopham
- Postcode
- DA13 0AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gravesham
- Established
- 1320
- Nearest railway station
- Meopham — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529798 (CC0)
- commons: Meopham Church - geograph.org.uk - 155181.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham?
- Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA13 0AB), in the parish of Meopham.
- What is Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham?
- Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham — church in Meopham, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham?
- The nearest railway station is Meopham, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA13 0AB.
- When was Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham built?
- Built or established in 1320.
- Is Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham a listed building?
- Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham a protected site?
- Yes — Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham is part of the Halling to Trottiscliffe Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the NORTH KENT WOODS AND DOWNS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham free to visit?
- Yes, Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Meopham?
- The nearest railway station is Meopham, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA13 0AB.