Historic churches · South East England
Sevenoaks
In or near Kemsing.
Sevenoaks — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sevenoaks · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
Sevenoaks 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sevenoaks is a church located in the London region. It serves as a place of worship and community gathering, reflecting the architectural styles prevalent in its era. The church is a notable landmark within the town of Sevenoaks.
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Background
History
There are few records earlier than the 13th century for the town, when it was given market status. The weekly cattle market was held in Hitchen Hatch Lane until 1999. It was closed to make way for the 160 BT building in London Road. A food market is held in the centre of town every Saturday. In the Middle Ages, two hospitals were provided by religious orders for the care of old or sick people, especially those going on pilgrimage. Sevenoaks School, at the south end of High Street, is one of the oldest lay foundations in England. It was founded by William Sevenoke in 1432. Sevenoke, a foundling, had been brought up in the town. In later life he became a merchant and served as alderman,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2781, 0.1874
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Sevenoaks
- Postcode
- TN13 3AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Nearest railway station
- Sevenoaks — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Sevenoaks (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Sevenoaks Museum
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Sevenoaks Swimming Pool
Lidos & outdoor pools · 0.9 km
Stag Community Arts Centre
Theatres · 1.0 km
The Stag Theatre
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The Chequers Inn
Historic pubs · 1.0 km
Sevenoaks District
Historic churches · 1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sevenoaks?
- Sevenoaks is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN13 3AR), in the parish of Sevenoaks.
- What is Sevenoaks?
- Sevenoaks — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sevenoaks?
- The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN13 3AR.
- Is Sevenoaks a protected site?
- Yes — Sevenoaks is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sevenoaks free to visit?
- Yes, Sevenoaks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sevenoaks?
- The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN13 3AR.