Historic churches · South East England
St Clement's Church, Knowlton
In or near Tilmanstone.
St Clement's Church, Knowlton — church in Knowlton, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eythorne · 3.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Clement's Church in Knowlton, the nearest railway station is Eythorne, located 3.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CT3 1PT, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Clement's Church, Knowlton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Designed by William White. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Knowlton, Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2338°, 1.2669°.
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Heritage listing
St Clement's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Knowlton, Kent, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands in the grounds of Knowlton Court.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Clement's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Knowlton, Kent, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands in the grounds of Knowlton Court.
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Background
History
St Clement's dates from the 14th or the 15th century. It was originally the private chapel to Knowlton Court, and later a parish church. It was restored in 1855 by William White. Most of the windows date from this restoration. It is open daily for visitors. The church yard is owned and maintained by the Knowlton Estate
Architecture
The church is constructed in flint and has a tiled roof. Its plan is simple, consisting of a nave and a chancel. At the west end is a bellcote. On the summits of the gables and the bellcote are cross finials. At the corners of the church, and at the junctions of the nave and chancel, are buttresses. In the west wall is a clock face. Internally there is a plastered barrel roof. On the east wall of the church are a piscina and two niches. The pulpit is in 17th-century style, but probably dates from the 20th century. It is octagonal, and decorated with arcaded panels and a strapwork frieze. The font, the box pews, the corona lucis, the two reading desks, and other fittings date from the 19th…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2338, 1.2669
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Goodnestone
- Postcode
- CT3 1PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Eythorne — 3.9 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592825 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Clement's Church, Knowlton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Clement, Knowlton, Kent - geograph.org.uk - 321931.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Clement's Church, Knowlton?
- St Clement's Church, Knowlton is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT3 1PT), in the parish of Goodnestone.
- What is St Clement's Church, Knowlton?
- St Clement's Church, Knowlton — church in Knowlton, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Clement's Church, Knowlton?
- The nearest railway station is Eythorne, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT3 1PT.
- When was St Clement's Church, Knowlton built?
- Built or established in 1350. Designed by William White.
- Is St Clement's Church, Knowlton a listed building?
- St Clement's Church, Knowlton is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Clement's Church, Knowlton a protected site?
- Yes — St Clement's Church, Knowlton is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Clement's Church, Knowlton free to visit?
- Yes, St Clement's Church, Knowlton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Clement's Church, Knowlton?
- The nearest railway station is Eythorne, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT3 1PT.