Historic churches · South East England
St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth
In or near Wouldham.
St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth — church in Paddlesworth, Tonbridge and Malling District, Kent, England, UK.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Snodland · 2.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Benedict's Church in Paddlesworth, the nearest railway station is Snodland, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ME6 5DR, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Paddlesworth, Tonbridge and Malling District, Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3332°, 0.4170°.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
St Benedict's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Paddlesworth, Kent, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands on the Pilgrims' Way, about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Snodland.
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.
From the Wikipedia article
St Benedict's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Paddlesworth, Kent, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands on the Pilgrims' Way, about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Snodland.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church dates from the early part of the 12th century, and was modified during the following century. The church was restored in the early 20th century, and again later in the century.
Architecture
St Benedict's is constructed in ragstone rubble, and has a tiled roof. Its plan is simple, consisting of two cells, a nave and a chancel. The windows and doors are round-headed. The interior is plain, and it contains a gallery added in the 19th century. Also in the nave is a cast iron candelabrum dating from the late 17th century.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3332, 0.4170
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- Snodland
- Postcode
- ME6 5DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chatham and Aylesford
- Nearest railway station
- Snodland — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592638 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Benedict's Church - geograph.org.uk - 19933.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kent Brewery
Breweries · 1.0 km
Snodland War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Church of All Saints, Birling
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Birling, Kent
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Holborough
Villages · 2.0 km
Snodland
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Snodland railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.2 km
Leybourne Lakes Country Park
Parks · 2.2 km
Preston Hill Country Park
Parks · 2.2 km
Badgells Wood Camping
Campsites · 2.2 km
Dode
Vineyards · 2.3 km
All Saints Church, Snodland
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Breweries · South East England
Kent Brewery
Kent Brewery — a brewery in england london.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Snodland War Memorial
Snodland War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of All Saints, Birling
Church of All Saints, Birling — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Birling, Kent
Birling is a village and civil parish in the Tonbridge and Malling district of Kent, England, about seven miles west of Maidstone. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 430 increasing to
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Snodland
Snodland is a town in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling in Kent, England. It lies on the River Medway, between Rochester and Maidstone, and 34 miles (55 km) from central London. At the 2011 Census,
Where to eat & stay near St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Badgells Wood Camping
Badgells Wood Camping — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Hopehill Scout Campsite
Hopehill Scout Campsite — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Ashmere Farm Certified Campsite
Ashmere Farm Certified Campsite — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Buckmore Park Scout Campsite
Buckmore Park Scout Campsite — a campsite in england london. Brand: The Scout Association.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Kits Coty Glamping
Kits Coty Glamping — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Gate House Wood Touring Park
Gate House Wood Touring Park — a campsite in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
Pad Thai Restaurant
Pad Thai Restaurant — a restaurant in england london.
📷 5
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Joiners Arms Public House
The Joiners Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Five Pointed Star Public House
Five Pointed Star Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Robin Hood Public House
Robin Hood Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
All Saints Church, Frindsbury
All Saints Church, Frindsbury — church in Medway, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
All Saints Church, Maidstone
All Saints Church, Maidstone — parish church associated with the Archbishop's Palace, Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
All Saints Church, West Farleigh
All Saints Church, West Farleigh — Grade I listed church in West Farleigh, Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
All Souls' Church, Sutton Green
All Souls' Church, Sutton Green — church in Guildford, England.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth?
- St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME6 5DR), in the parish of Snodland.
- What is St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth?
- St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth — church in Paddlesworth, Tonbridge and Malling District, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth?
- The nearest railway station is Snodland, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME6 5DR.
- Is St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth a listed building?
- St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth a protected site?
- Yes — St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth 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 St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth free to visit?
- Yes, St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth?
- The nearest railway station is Snodland, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME6 5DR.